The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Crush Syndrome and Injuries from Rescue Incidents
Host Bob Duemmel talks with Jason Dush a firefighter/paramedic, about crush syndrome and crush injuries in relation to technical rescue incidents.
Jason is with the Arlington, TX, Fire Department and a frequent speaker around the country on various emergency medical educational activities
About the Author
Bob DuemmelBob 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.
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