Best Urban Search And Rescue Podcasts (2024)

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E1 S2: MedSpecOps Mental Health Initiative (feat. Fr. Constantine Shepherd) 29:33

28d ago29:33

29:33

Today’s episode is powerful and different. We’re celebrating EMS Week, which marks the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week. The motto, ‘Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future,’ encapsulates this momentous occasion perfectly. This week, we recognize the incredible contributions of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals and express our deepe…

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Influential Books 1:04:04

1M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

In this CMC Podcast our school instructors Craig McClure, John McKently, LeRoy Harbach, and Jason Ilowite hold a roundtable a discussion about the books, aside from technical manuals, that have been influential to them in their lives and careers. Books mentioned: "The Mission, The Men, and Me" By Pete Blaber"Up the Organization" by Robert Townsend"…

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Ep. 13 - The High Route: Arguments for Avalanche Airbags 48:51

3M ago48:51

48:51

This episode is a repost of an interview that was first posted on The High Route Podcast. Hosted by the editor of The-High-Route.com, Jason Albert, we discuss my background in wilderness medicine, and then move on to discuss the research that support my argument and assertion that the avalanche airbag backpack should be standard equipment for backc…

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G Vs. T 44:57

4M ago44:57

44:57

In this CMC Podcast CMC Instructors Wayne Chapman, John McKently, Doug McElmury, and Kelly Byrne hold a roundtable discussion about NFPA General Use vs Technical Use ratings. They explore how the ratings are defined, if there is a requirement to use one over the other, and possible use cases.Overheard this episode: “As long as you are buying good s…

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Ep. 12 - Resuscitation of the Buried Avalanche Victim, Part 1: Physiology 18:36

5M ago18:36

18:36

This is part 1 of a multi-part series on the resuscitation of critically buried avalanche victims. In this episode we learn the physiology that we need to understand the resuscitation algorithm. To learn the necessary biology, we follow a rider as they are carried in an avalanche, subjected to traumatic injury, and are then buried and begin to asph…

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Ep. 11 - After the Avalanche with Michael Buchanan 53:38

7M ago53:38

53:38

Episode 11 brings you my conversation with Michael Buchanan is a flight paramedic and senior firefighter / paramedic at the West Valley City Fire Department. He is the founder and operation of Mountain Medical Academy, a passion-driven backcountry medical care education company. We discuss the medical care of avalanche victims which Michael has mad…

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Ep. 10 - Tourniquets from Space Blankets 6:56

8M ago6:56

6:56

In this episode, I discuss the article "Arterial Occlusion Effectiveness of Space Blanket-Improvised Tourniquets for the Remote Setting". In this short blast I get into the meat of this article, and though the authors would tell you that space blankets aren't ready for primetime, I have some thoughts on the matter. In the podcast, I mistakenly say …

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Ep. 9 - FEMA Urban Search and Rescue with Dr Graham Brant-Zawadzki 33:18

9M ago33:18

33:18

In this episode Dr BZ is back to talk about his experience deploying with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Urban Search and Rescue Task Force (USAR). Dr BZ just returned from a deployment with FEMA USAR to Lahaina, HI, where he served as a team physician supporting rescue and recovery efforts there. We touch on: -Training and gear -De…

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Ep. 8 - SAR Provider Injuries & Traveler's Diarrhea Treatment 15:59

11M ago15:59

15:59

In this two-part episode, I review an article from the Annals of Emergency Medicine "Occupational Accidents Among Search and Rescue Providers During Mountain Rescue Operations and Training Events" https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2022.12.015 In the second half, we review the treatment of diarrhea in the returning traveler. As always, thanks fo…

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Fast Push #2.2 - Safety Third 8:33

12M ago8:33

8:33

In this second Fast Push, you get a riff on a great article from JEMS entitled "Safety is Third, Not First, and We All Know It Should Be" by Christopher Davis MD et al. Apologies to all who got V1.0-- something weird happened in post that made me sound like a chipmunk. I might be a medical professional, but I'm no AV specialist. Summary: 1. Get the…

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Ep. 7 - Wildfire Smoke and Your Health 26:09

1y ago26:09

26:09

In this episode I go deep on the health effects of wildfire smoke, answering some key questions that are relevant to recreational athletes, outdoors professionals, wildland firefighters, and industrial athletes alike: Why is wildfire smoke harmful? Is there a safe level of exposure? Can we trust the EPA's guideline levels? (Spoiler: no) Does the be…

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Ep. 6 - EMS at the Wilderness Boundary with Dr. Graham Brant-Zawadzki 49:21

1y ago49:21

49:21

In this inaugural interview episode I have the pleasure of grilling Dr. Brant-Zawadzki about operating an urban EMS system at a wilderness boundary. We talk about: - Improvising outside the protocol - Interfacing with SAR, rangers, and road workers - How response kit and expectations are changed beyond the pavement - What a fellowship in Wilderness…

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Ep. 5 - Mechanical CPR for Ski Patrol and Mountain Rescue 17:55

1+ y ago17:55

17:55

In this episode we review the available evidence, and the pros and cons, of using mechanical CPR devices like the LUCAS or Autopulse for ski patrol and mountain rescue applications. Episode links: CPR With a Lucas Device - An example video from EMS training Viglino et. al. - Outcomes of On-Hill Cardiac Arrests - More saves, probably because of youn…

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Ep. 4 - HOPE Score for Severe Hypothermia 22:27

1+ y ago22:27

22:27

In this episode we discuss the HOPE score, a tool that improves our ability to select the severely hypothermic patients who can benefit from warming with extracorporeal life support (ECLS). We begin the with the case of Tayyab Jafar, a young man who was successfully resuscitated from severe hypothermia with both cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO, but…

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Fast Push #1 - Beacon Interference 8:22

1+ y ago8:22

8:22

For today, a new format, the Fast Push: Quick updates that you need to know sooner rather than later. This fast push tackles the growing issue of avalanche beacon interference. To see the source post and useful graphics, check out this link to the Utah Avalanche Center: https://utahavalanchecenter.org/blog/74828 TL:DR -Electronics, magnets, heated/…

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Ep. 3 - Methoxyflurane for Prehospital Analgesia 15:07

1+ y ago15:07

15:07

Methoxyflurane: inhaled gas of the past and prehospital analgesic of the future? Only if we’re talking about ‘the future’ in North America. Used in Australian EMS for almost half a century, this safe and effective medication is only now starting to get the attention that it deserves outside of the down-under. Today’s paper: Trimmel, H., Egger, A., …

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Fred Salazar | CMC Instructor Podcast 21:22

1+ y ago21:22

21:22

This week we are joined by Fred Salazar. Fred started his journey into the fire services at a young age when he attended a fire academy through a junior college, followed by paramedic school. Fred's first position out of school was with a fire team working for a petrochemical plant in Southern California where he served as a full time industrial Fi…

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Ep. 2 - Pain Management for Scorpion Stings 10:43

1+ y ago10:43

10:43

Today we look at IV acetaminophen vs IV NSAID vs topical lidocaine vs placebo for treatment of pain due to scorpion stings, with some bonus learning on tramadol. Turgut K, Yavuz E, Gülaçtı U, Aydın İ, Sönmez C, Aktaş N, Arslan E. Comparison of Intravenous Paracetamol, Dexketoprofen Trometamol, or Topical Lidocaine Use for Pain Relief in Scorpion St…

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Ep. 1 - Fentanyl on the Ski Hill? 15:21

1+ y ago15:21

15:21

Is intranasal fentanyl safe and effective for the treatment of acute severe pain on the ski hill? Lynch TV, Callas PW, Peterson TD, Schlein SM. Intranasal Fentanyl for On-the-Hill Analgesia by Ski Patrol. Wilderness Environ Med. 2022 Sep;33(3):296-303. doi: 10.1016/j.wem.2022.05.003. Epub 2022 Jul 16. PMID: 35851192. DOI: 10.1016/j.wem.2022.05.003 …

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Ep.0 - An Introduction 3:31

1+ y ago3:31

3:31

Welcome to Wilderness Medicine Updates! This podcast, new for 2023, delivers brief reviews of research in wilderness medicine, SAR, disaster/austere medicine, and wilderness EMS to help you stay current and provide the best care to patients in challenging environments. As always, thanks for listening to Wilderness Medicine Updates, hosted by Patric…

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LeRoy Harbach | CMC Instructor Series 35:28

1+ y ago35:28

35:28

In this CMC Instructor podcast, we are joined by LeRoy Harbach. LeRoy started in the fire service in 1981 where he worked his way up to Battalion Chief of the Caledonia, Wisconsin Fire Department. LeRoy left his Battalion Chief position to join the Waukesha Fire Department as an entry level Fire Fighter to take on new challenges and open himself up…

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Craig McClure | CMC Instructor Series 40:51

1+ y ago40:51

40:51

This week we are joined by CMC School Instructor Craig McClure. Craig got his start in rope rescue volunteering for a Search and Rescue team in Bend, OR. Eventually after many years of volunteering and teaching in the rope rescue field Craig started his own training company called The Crackerjack Group, which he ran for nearly 10 years. After selli…

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Matthew Scharper | CMC Instructor Series 21:41

1+ y ago21:41

21:41

Join us weekly to get to know our CMC instructors. This week we are joined by Matthew Scharper. Matthew got his start in high school, volunteering for the Search and Rescue team in Mariposa County, CA. After search and rescue, Matthew joined the Mariposa Sheriffs department where he worked as a "Gun Toter" and Search and Rescue Coordinator for over…

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Kelly Byrne | CMC Instructor Series 22:42

1+ y ago22:42

22:42

More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/Join us weekly to get to know our CMC instructors. This week we are joined by Kelly Byrne. Kelly Started his fire service career as a Highschool cadet volunteer in 1992. After Highschool Kelly served in the United States Army as an Airborne Infantryman with the 82nd Airborne. Upon completio…

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Justin Klopfenstein | CMC Instructor Series 20:45

1+ y ago20:45

20:45

Join us weekly to know our CMC School instructors. This week we are joined by Justin Klopfenstein. Justin started his fire career early in life. Watching his dad work in the Fire Services, Justin was inspired to start volunteering with Cal Fire in Highschool in 1992. Justin worked as an EMT from 1999 to 2001 when he got hired as a firefighter. He s…

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John McKently | CMC Instructor Series 21:46

1+ y ago21:46

21:46

Join us weekly to get to know our CMC School instructors. This week we are joined by John McKently. John began working in the rescue industry in 1974, became an instructor with CMC in 1995, and retired as the CMC School Director in 2020. John worked for 47 years on the Montrose Search and Rescue team in Los Angeles County, CA. In this interview, we…

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Derrick Walker | CMC Instructor Series 19:20

2y ago19:20

19:20

More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/Join us weekly as we get to know our CMC School instructors. This week we are joined by Derrick Walker. Derrick has a background in the industrial world working in power plants as a certified structural welder and welding inspector. Derrick has been teaching Rope Rescue Tech I / II classes …

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David Harper | CMC Instructor Series 17:03

2y ago17:03

17:03

More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/Join us weekly as we get to know our CMC School instructors. This week we are joined by David Harper. David started his career by taking an EMT class in Highschool and worked his way up from working for a private ambulance company to Fire Bataillon Chief. David has worked with FEMA and mana…

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Dan Claridge | CMC Instructor Series 27:40

2y ago27:40

27:40

More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/Join us weekly as we get to know our CMC instructors. This week we are joined by Dan Claridge. Dan has been working in Fire Services since 2001 and has been an instructor for the CMC School since 2014. Currently an Engineer Paramedic, City Of Glendale Fire Department (CA), Dan teaches subje…

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Alan Baker | CMC Instructor Series 20:12

2y ago20:12

20:12

More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/With this CMC Podcast we are kicking off our Instructor Series. Join us weekly as we get to know our CMC instructors. This week we are joined by Alan Baker. Alan started his career as a firefighter in Newport Beach, CA, in 1992 and has been an instructor for the CMC School since 1995. He is…

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49th Parallel | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 1:20:50

2y ago1:20:50

1:20:50

In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by 49th Parallel (@49thparallelrescueteam) a Canadian team composed of Firefighters from all across Canada who are involved with Ronin Rescue (@roninrescue). In this episode Doug talks with the 49th Parallel team about why they decided to compete in GRIMP NA 2022, what they learned from othe…

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Peak Rescue | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 54:49

2y ago54:49

54:49

More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by Peak Rescue (@peak_rescue) members Micah Rush, Toph Steinhoff, Eric Christensen, and Tye Herron who all placed first in Grimp NA 2022. Peak Rescue is a team from parts of Wyoming and Utah composed of members who work in Fire Servi…

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Intervention Rescue | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 35:59

2y ago35:59

35:59

More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by Intervention Rescue (@interventionrescue). Intervention Rescue is a UK based technical access and rescue training provider that offerers consulting services for rescue plans and risk assessments. Intervention rescue is comprised o…

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Rose City Ropers | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 1:24:25

2y ago1:24:25

1:24:25

More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by members of the Rose City Ropers: Adam Salvetti, Sam Dougan, Josef Kuehnast, Tyler Hohl, David Mackovjak . The Rose City Ropers are a team comprised of members from Portland Fire & Rescue in Portland, Oregon. In this CMC podcast Do…

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T'NT Work and Rescue | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 48:10

2y ago48:10

48:10

More podcast episodes here: https://www.cmcpro.com/podcast/In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by T'NT Work and Rescue (@tntworknrescue). Coming from Canada with a combined 70 years of experience, T'NT has a diverse background in law enforcement, rope access, and fire rescue. Team captain Wade Going and team members Danny DeHa…

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Orange County Fire Rescue Florida | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 51:03

2y ago51:03

51:03

In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by the Orange County Fire Rescue Florida team (@ocfirerescue): Ryan Allen (@rope_rescue_guy), Evan Pech, Jeffrey Hansen, and Christopher Ramey. Orange County Fire Rescue Florida was founded in 2015 in response to the ever growing theme park industry. OC Fire Rescue Florida performs rescues o…

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Val De Sambre | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 33:30

2y ago33:30

33:30

In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by Xavier Tournay of the Val De Sambre Team from Sambreville, Belgium. They discuss their experience as a small fire department participating in GRIMP and the unique terrain the Battleship IOWA provided throughout the competition. Overheard from this episode:“To compete on the battleship USS…

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Yes Ma'am | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 32:49

2y ago32:49

32:49

In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by the entire Yes Ma'am team (@yesmaamrescue): Team Captain Lydia Tan (@lydiaai007), Evaluator Kitana Chu, Team Members Saskia Roosen (@saskiaroosen), Alia Koster, Cecilia Gonzales (@womeninrope), and Stephanie Hyatt (@verticalintegrityrescue), and Victim Brid Casey.Yes Ma'am was the first e…

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OFCA 91 | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 55:26

2y ago55:26

55:26

In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by members of OCFA 91 from Orange County, CA: Team captain, Aaron Creager and team members Dan Blaul, Chris Johns, Chris Linton, Tommy Olvera, and Sebastion Rodreguez. The team reflects on their lessons learned and the variety of confined space scenarios at GRIMP NA, saying: “It shows the ra…

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Magic Valley Paramedics | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 1:09:37

2y ago1:09:37

1:09:37

In this CMC GRIMP North America 2022 recap, we are joined by the entire Magic Valley Paramedics Special Operation Rescue Team from Twin Falls, ID: Team captain, Chad Smith, team evaluator Theron Thomas, and team members Isaac Baker, Gerald Dillman, Adam Enock, Stan Flint, and Brian Stone. They discuss the technical challenges they faced, and were o…

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Introduction | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series 6:03

2y ago6:03

6:03

We are excited to announce our podcast mini-series recapping CMC GRIMP North America 2022! We are kicking it off with a short episode introducing the 2022 teams and the 6 challenging scenarios they faced aboard the Battleship IOWA. Each week, we will release new episodes with team interviews, round table discussions, and key takeaways from event ev…

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E28 - The Podcast Podcast with Ronin Rescue Cast and Med-Tex Services 1:04:22

2y ago1:04:22

1:04:22

A Podcast of Podcasts! Podcast hosts Doug McElmury, of the CMC podcast, Mark Pfeifer, of the Ronin RescueCast, and Christopher Feder, of Rescue Connection LIVE!, sit down for a round table discussion. Notes: 15:03 Ronin interview with Kathy Gill 16:58 MTS interview with Kathy Gill 21:47 CMC Large Animal Rescue Podcast 28:04 Ronin RescueCast - Gen Z…

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E27 - Swiftwater Rescue 45:40

2+ y ago45:40

45:40

In this episode, Jim Pellitteri Battalion Chief from the Gurnee (IL) Fire Department and and Chris Rohde Director of Training at the McHenry Township Fire Protection District discuss what swiftwater is, some of the most common misconceptions about it and fundamentals to consider. They give some examples of swiftwater specific dangers and give tips …

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E26 - Clara Acuna, Safety Specialist at Ice Harbor Lock & Dam 34:12

2+ y ago34:12

34:12

In this episode, Clara Acuna talks about the many operations that take place at the Ice Harbor Lock and Dam and reveals some of the unique challenges that the on site rescue team has to be prepared for. Notes: 0:55 Introduction 5:42 Overview of Ice harbor public services 6:57 Overview of fish passage 12:51 Overview of the lock system 17:40 How do t…

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E25 - Cave Rescue 1:01:02

2+ y ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Many innovations in technical rescue have stemmed from the cold, wet, dark and challenging conditions of caves. These environments make for unique rescue scenarios that require creative solutions with minimal amounts of gear. In this episode Doug McElmury hosts a roundtable discussion with Carrey Bull, Justin Wheaton, Tim White and Andy Armstrong a…

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E24 - MABAS Division 4 & 5 SRT with Christina Loomis 31:20

2+ y ago31:20

31:20

The MABAS Divisions 4 & 5 Specialized Response Teams (SRT) works with its over 40 member fire departments across northeastern Illinois to coordinate specialized response services to protect the health and safety of the public. Teams are trained to respond to a wide range of emergencies such as hazardous materials releases, structural collapses, rop…

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E23 - MRA Part II 40:39

2+ y ago40:39

40:39

We apologize for some background chatter in the first several minutes of this episode. It is cleared up after 5:30 1:35 Standards as they relate to the MRA. 15:30 To prepare for accreditation and make sure teams mission ready, what types of training does the MRA offer? 23:38 What was/is MRA's role in NATRS (North American Technical Rescue Symposium…

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E22 - NASAR Part II 47:53

2+ y ago47:53

47:53

0:23 Chris Boyer introduction 1:12 John McKently introduction 2:35 Standards, training, certification. 16:00 Examples of how NASAR builds educational content 20:53 How do you select who your trainers and evaluators are going to be? 38:52 Has new technology driven change in the lifecycle of certification? 40:20 Hug-a-tree NASAR general public educat…

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E21 - Thanksgiving Special 38:37

2+ y ago38:37

38:37

Thank you to all of our podcast listeners!As we gather with loved ones and slow down for the holiday it's a good time to share about the things and people we are grateful for. In this Thanksgiving Special episode CMC instructors discuss what they're grateful for around technical rescue including testing methodologies, new ways of sharing knowledge …

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Episode 5: Veteran's Day 2021 (feat. Capt. Jonathan Negron) Live 50:45

2+ y ago50:45

50:45

Today we pause to Honor our Nations Veterans on this 11th of November 2021. We Salute our Veterans on this day and Honor all who have served and continue serving to secure our freedom and way of life. It is also difficult to not stop and humbly remember our over 7,000 U. S. Service Members who have perished in the post-9/11 war operations and honor…

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