The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Tactical Search Ops for USAR

The discussion between Bob Duemmel and Todd Fetters covers the various staffing positions that make up the "Search and Reconnaissance" team within a USAR Task Force and the specialized tools these responders use.
Nov. 23, 2012
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Bob Duemmel talks with Capt. Todd Fetters about the tactical search component of a Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team during disaster response. Fetters is a captain with the the City of Hemet, CA, Fire Department and the search team manager for the California USAR Task Force 6 (CA- TF6). 

Fetters provides insight to the various staffing positions that make up the "Search and Reconnaissance" team with a USAR Task Force. The two discuss the various specialized tools that are used, coupled with the training requirements needed to properly operate the specialized equipment.

Listen as the two rescue veterans share their outlook on future trends is tactical search operations and advice on how USAR teams can interface with other jurisdictions when deployed for an emergency. 

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Bob Duemmel
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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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