Host Bob Duemmel talks with Mark Gregory about the various techniques for successful rescues involving machinery and other common, but challenging scenarios.
Gregory is a captain with FDNY and lead instructor with P.L. Vulcan Fire Training Concepts.
The two discuss ring removals, equipment entrapment, and a myriad of other complex rescues.
He shares suggestions for valuable 10-minute drills that your department can participate in to keep your new skills sharp. Listeners also learn how to build a personal toolbox of skills and equipment need for these scenarios.
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.