14 years ago I read FD Special Operations. This book opened my eyes to so many important aspects of rescue. I was lucky to have a couple days with Chief John Norman talking about tactics but also life in general (…and having beers). #firefighter #specialoperations #soc

This is a very likely scene with trapped patients. This can/will happen in every community, large or small. You are responsible for the rescue. THIS IS YOUR SCENE! #firefighter #firerescue #feuerwehr #paramedic #technicalrescue #specialoperations

I’m honoured to be able to work with such and amazing organization and these engaged rescuers.

Cancer awareness from one of the best, fellow instructor and friend Mike Ciampo FDNY ret. GO ON AIR. All the best in your treatment Brother.

I carry Tactical Sheets for Machine Rescue, Multi Casualty Incidents, as well as Trench.

Flight paths into hospitals to be protected. “These Heliports are a critical resource for all major downtown hospitals dealing with a wide range of trauma and critical conditions” globalnews.ca/news/10168064/…

The facility and more importantly the staff have always been LEVEL 1 to myself and my Flight Paramedic colleagues. Well deserved St Mikes!!

I’m proud that our cadre was recognized by the industry leader in Heavy Rescue.

Train for Rapid Extrications! Don’t train to simply cut every piece of metal that you see. #PatientCare #firefighters #paramedics

“DIAMOND of DEATH” replaces “Lethal Triad of Trauma” by adding CALCIUM to resuscitation. USAR Teams & Rescuers that encounter Prolonged Extrication …..that’s ALL OF US! need to be aware of all of these factors. Ca+ is vital in clotting! #firefighters #paramedics #USAR

EV’s weigh twice as much as ICE vehicles. How are parking structures going to hold up to this excess weight?

When I was hired, I was told “chains are chains”. I now realize the extreme dangers that we have put ourselves in not understanding this equipment to the fullest.

Paratech at Booth 1216 FDIC 2024

Annual Rescue Weekend in Connecticut. Trench, RIT, Heavy Vehicle, Ropes and speaker Al Benjamin “Senior man” Rescue 1 FDNY. Paratech, Inc. Jake Hoffman #firefighter #trenchrescue #autoextrication #flashover #RIT

STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE SPECIALIST training at TEEX-Texas. 8 days of Breaching, Breaking, Torch, Heavy Lifting and Stabilization, and Advanced Shoring techniques in >100° weather. I’m proud to be part of this group that accomplished so much in incredibly difficult conditions.

I’m very fortunate to be surrounded by such critical thinking rescuers at these incredibly difficult training weeks.

Halifax fire Special Rescue Team members require personal completion to learn rope, confined space, trench rescue, and patient care for these high risk events. I’m honoured to be here for the 4th time in a year to teach this highly dedicated group. Halifax Fire @HFXFirefighters

Brave work by Toronto Fire Services 🇨🇦 Toronto Firefighters who risked their lives rescuing two patients from this unstable #trenchrescue Also, nice to have command staff that understands the scope of this operation. cp24.com/local/toronto/…

Large fire in Mississauga north of the Toronto Pearson airport. 🎥Video by @freetorcam

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