Dalan Zartman

Heavy Rescue

Dalan Zartman is a 20-year career veteran of the fire service and president and founder of Rescue Methods, LLC. He is assigned to a heavy rescue and is an active leader as a member of both local and national tech rescue response teams. Zartman has delivered fire and technical rescue training courses and services around the globe for the last 15 years. He is also an international leader in fire-based research, testing, training and consulting related to energy storage. Zartman serves as regional training program director and advisory board member for the Bowling Green State University State Fire School. He is a certified rescue instructor, technical rescue specialist, public safety diver, fire instructor II, firefighter II, and EMTP. Connect with Zartman via email.

Full list of Dalan Zartman results

Go/no-go technical rescue: A swiftwater scenario
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The victim drives the rescue. Your crews’ capabilities dictate the operation.
Video: First responder training for luxury EV emergency response
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Plus a call to manufacturers and legislators to provide more funding, education and resources to properly equip first responders
Video: Rapid water rescue options – putting training into practice
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Developing a progressive approach to set foundational skills, then hone advanced capabilities
Over the edge: Common rope rescue challenges with transitioning edges
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The first step is often the hardest, namely due to issues with maintaining control over the movements and protecting the gear
Cargo ship on fire and adrift at sea: What firefighters can learn from the response efforts
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The Felicity Ace was carrying approximately 4,000 vehicles, with electric vehicles hampering extinguishment efforts
This intelligent extrication tool interacts with the rescuer to keep the focus on the patient
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Improvements in speed, power and design ensure the HURST eDRAULIC 3.0 Tool is tough enough to keep up with modern extrication demands while also being safer for the operator
Electric vehicles and storage systems: Critical challenges facing the fire service
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Why do these systems catch on fire and how do we manage it?
Review: A radio-strap skeptic takes the H6 firefighter radio strap for a spin
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This lightweight, flexible and durable strap keeps the radio and accessories where you want them – and stands up to decon
Video: Soft ice encounters – alternative approaches for fire crews
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A step-by-step plan for rescue operations on thin and unreliable ice rescue, focusing on minimalist rigging and rapid deployment
How to rightsize your response to a range of fire situations
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Adding rapid response vehicles to your fleet offers versatility, customization at a lower cost of acquisition and operation
Water rescue: How to employ the tensioned diagonal system
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The system is versatile, easy and fast to develop, and safe for swiftwater rescue of multiple victims
Deep side-impact extrication: 2 options for quick access and extrication
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A step-by-step guide to removing a patient when the driver’s side door won’t open
Rope rescue: Mid-height rescues, ‘FD style’
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Video shows techniques that rely on common equipment, resources available at departments; no fancy gizmos required
5 steps to extricate patients from modern vehicles
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Rip and blitz challenges: Use your cutter/spreader for car side removal extrication
Confined space response: It’s all about proper planning
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Four steps to help your team develop a sound confined space rescue plan
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