Bob Duemmel

Advanced Rescue

Bob Duemmel has been in the fire service since 1976 when he joined the U.S. Air Force as a crash rescue specialist. He spent 30 years with the Rochester (N.Y.) Fire Department, retiring as captain and having served as the department’s special operations officer. He currently serves as the deputy coordinator for special operations for the Monroe County (N.Y.) Fire Bureau. He has an associates degree in fire science. Connect with Duemmel on LinkedIn.

LATEST ARTICLES

Technical Rescue

Collapse rescue: Attention to detail is critical in safe shoring operations

Proper selection and placement of shoring, nails, gussets and bracing save lives during complex extrications

December 15, 2017 12:20 PM

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Extrication

Extrication principles from an elevated incident scene

Here are the important things to keep in mind to prepare and practice for this type of response

August 21, 2017 10:46 AM

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Education & Training

Why rope rescue teams need to embrace new technologies

Rope rescue teams need to utilize improved and safer technologies for attaching the attendant to the litter and belaying a live load

June 22, 2017 03:31 PM

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Education & Training

Trench rescue: How to bridge the training-to-incident gap

Trench-rescue training evolutions don’t accurately reflect real scenarios; here’s a look at how to overcome some of those gaps

May 24, 2017 10:04 AM

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Rope rescue: How to safely execute edge transitions

The edge transition is one of the most critical moments in a rope rescue, and these steps will help you improve efficiency

February 15, 2017 10:00 AM

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