The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Program Management for Special Operations
Host Bob Duemmel talks with Rob Schnepp about the "Hazardous Materials/Special Operations Program Management" pilot program at the National Fire Academy.
The six-day program, held earlier this year, was designed to meet the overwhelming needs of special operations team managers who prepare and lead responders in to the myriad of incidents that these teams face.
Schnepp shares some of the professional development skills that team leaders need and shares how they can work with all of the entities involved. Listen as the two discuss current model programs, case studies and how to keep teams trained and funded.
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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.