The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Chemical Suicide Awareness
Host Bob Duemmel talks with Mark Schmitt, a captain with the Greensboro, NC, Fire Department about the new challenges responders face at chemical suicide incidents.
Schmitt explains what chamicals are typically encountered by firest responders. He shares how they are utilized, where these incidents are happening, and what precautions fire-rescue crews should be taking.
Duemmel and Schmitt discuss tactical operations, patient care and responder safety during this podcast.
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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.