The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Cliff Rescue and California's Rope Rescue Training Foundation
Host Bob Duemmel talks with three Southern California area firefighters about a recent cliff rescue at the Cabrillo National Monument and rescue training throughout the state.
Federal Fire Captain John Bates, National City Fire Captain Sherman Peters and San Diego Firefighter Kyle Oneill share their experiences related to this incident where a vehicle dropped 400 feet over a cliff. The panelists give a scene size-up and detail the multi-agency response that required land units and a helicopter to remove the two men. They address the low angle and cliff rescue issues, such a rigging and anchor points.
The group also looks into the State of California's Rescue Systems 1 course which provides the foundation for emergency response members to train for the challenges they face at various technical rescue incidents.
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This podcast was recorded at Firehouse World in San Diego.
About the Author
Bob Duemmel
Bob Duemmel was the technical rescue editor for Firehouse Magazine and Firehouse.com. A deputy coordinator for Special Operations in Monroe County, NY he recently retired as a captain with the City of Rochester Fire Department. Bob's involvement in technical rescue is very diverse. He is the Plans Manager for New York Task Force-2 USAR Team, a member of the Western New York Incident Management Team and a member of the New York State Technical Rescue curriculum development team. He is a nationally certified instructor with a focus on technical rescue programs. He has delivered training to fire service, industrial, military and international rescue teams and has assisted with exercise evaluation for the United Kingdom and the European Union's USAR program. Bob has also participated in numerous USAR exercised as both a participant and evaluator. He hosted “The Buzz on Technical Rescue” podcast.