Andy Speier (brother to Matt Speier, featured on episode #23) is a Battalion Chief and technical rescue specialist currently working in Washington State. His career has included over 40 years of service as a medical provider, technical rescue operator, firefighter across the United States and overseas in Israel. Andy is an original member of Peak Rescue and current coordinator of the Special Operations Rescue Team (SORT) in his county-based system. Andy has worked in Midtown Manhattan as a member of FDNY on Engine 54 and Ladder 4. He is also a Technical Rescue Contributing Editor for FireRescue Magazine.