Roco Rescue Talk

Texas Task Force member and Roco Instructor Matt McElearney is back to discuss the details and benefits of pre-rigging rescue equipment, as well as preparations for industrial and wilderness rescues.

Texas Task Force member, and Roco Instructor, Matt McElearney gives an inside look at the function and demands of Helicopter Search and Rescue Technicians (HSARTs) during large scale incidents and natural disasters. Matt discusses equipment, skills, and training utilized to perform rescue operations in these adverse conditions.

Pat Furr discusses training considerations that teams should focus on to reach the highest level of proficiency. Pat discusses different approaches that training coordinators can take to ensure that each team member is trained to be proficient in all areas of technical rescue for confined space. Pat gives examples of scenarios, individual skills training, and considerations for roles and responsibilities during training that will benefit the team in its entirety.