CMC Podcast

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The CMC Podcast is a platform for well-informed, collaborative and open minded conversations around rope rescue and rope access topics in a roundtable discussion format. Our aim is to inspire further ... more

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The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

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July 27, 2022 Val De Sambre | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series
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 Iowa is an amazing experience.”
“For us, a very small fire department, it’s a one in a life experience.”
“It's very positive, very positive for the listeners, the rescuers that want to be part of such an event in the future - they have to do it.”
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34min
July 13, 2022 Yes Ma'am | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series
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 ever all-female team to compete in a GRIMP event. In this episode, they share their experience of doing something that has never done before and the importance of diverse representation in the industry. The team members also came from six different countries from all over the world. They explain the process of training remotely and having their first in-person meeting just 2 days before the competition, and the different techniques they used when brute strength wasn't an option.
Overheard during the episode:
“It was empowering, I was doing something that has never been done before, and being part of a team that has never been done before; it gave me confidence.” -- Stephanie Hyatt
"It will be more normal to see women on everything, you will see women doing all kinds of things because they know it's possible -- It doesn’t matter who you are, it doesn’t matter how big you are, if you do the job, if you do it well, you can do it, of course you can.” -- Alia Koster
"I was always told that if I want to do something, look for someone that looks like you doing that. And in this case, there wasn't anyone doing this that looked like me. So, we are now that female team doing the rope rescue competitions." -- Stephanie Hyatt
"It's a great opportunity. These competitions are the best training you can get for real existing situations. You have to deal with the stress, you have to deal with the unknown, and sometimes you're with crew members you don't know very well. Because that is, in the end, the reality." -- Saskia Roosen
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33min
July 06, 2022 OFCA 91 | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series
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 range that this competition can have; as complex as the Wing Void problem to as simple as the patient packaging in the SKED and Confined Space Drill. This competition is all about learning and getting better, and making your program better, and your team better.” Hear more details in the full podcast, available now.
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56min
June 29, 2022 Magic Valley Paramedics | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series
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 overheard saying, “We are going to be able to serve our patients every day so much better because of our experiences at GRIMP NA”. Listen-in to find out why, and hear about what they learned.
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1h 10min
June 29, 2022 Introduction | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series
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 evaluators.
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7min
April 06, 2022 E28 - The Podcast Podcast with Ronin Rescue Cast and Med-Tex Services
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 in Rescue Podcast
44:17 CMC Podcast Arizona Vortex Pt. I of II
44:30 CMC Podcast Arizona Vortex Pt II of II
50:19 MTS Aerial Ladder Episode with Kelly Byrne
53:05 Ronin Cantilevered Tripods

MTS Rescue Connection LIVE!
Ronin RescueCast

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1h 5min
March 02, 2022 E27 - Swiftwater Rescue
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 for how to safely and effectively navigate swiftwater rescue.
Time Stamps:
0:40 Jim Pellitteri introduction - Battalion Chief from the Gurnee (IL) Fire Department
2:45 Chris Rohde introduction - Director of Training at the McHenry Township Fire Protection District
4:08 What is swift water?
10:25 What type of specialty PPE do you use in swift water rescue?
12:50 What kind of risk assessments have you done in your area to determine where your possible areas are for swift water?
16:57 How do you handle different sorts of flooding conditions? Moving water vs static high water?
22:15 How do you mitigate the risk of wading in contaminated water?
23:25 What's the difference between a swift water high line and a rope rescue high line.
33:06 Can you speak to the size and scope of the MABIS Division 4 & 5 SRT teams?
37:57 What are the four tactics of swift water rescue and what do they entail?
43:07 Closing statements
Links:
Dive Rescue International
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46min
February 16, 2022 E26 - Clara Acuna, Safety Specialist at Ice Harbor Lock & Dam
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 the functions of a hydro electric damn affect the role of safety specialist?
26:02 Benefits of doing joint training with local fire department.
32:06 Closing thoughts
Links:
Ice Harbor Lock and Dam Website
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35min
February 02, 2022 E25 - Cave Rescue
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 about some of the unique challenges that cave rescue teams encounter like: communication, patient packaging, equipment, navigation and training.
Notes:
0:08 Introductions with Tim White, Andy Armstrong, Carrey Bull and Justin Wheaton.
5:10 What are the different types of caves and specific challenges that come with those in guests region?
18:45 What are the different methods you have to communicate underground.
23:10 What are some of the different methods of patient packaging you use?
33:56 What are your go-to pieces of equipment in cave rescue?
48:08 How do you navigate underground in a cave?
50:55 What is the NCRC? (National Cave Rescue Commission of the National Speleological Society)
Links:
www.NCRC.info
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1h 2min
January 19, 2022 E24 - MABAS Division 4 & 5 SRT with Christina Loomis
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, rope, confined space or trench rescues, water rescues and/or recoveries as well as wildland fires. In this episode CMC School instructor Doug McElmury discusses the details of this coordinated effort with Christina Loomis, the Administrative Coordinator.

Notes:
0:24 Introduction
1:36 What is MABAS Division 4 & 5 SRT?
3:34 Brief history of the SRT team.
4:50 What are the disciplines covered?
5:50 How does the governance board work?
8:50 What is your position responsible for as the Administrative Coordinator?
11:40 How do you maintain uniformity of training?
14:15 What are your other responsibilities?
15:15 What were your initial goals when you were hired?
18:33 What is covered in your strategic 5 year plan?
21:00 Process of switching from 1/2in to 11mm rope?
25:10 How is your position funded?
28:39 What's in the future for MABAS Division 4 & 5 SRT?
30:27 Closing thoughts

Links:
https://srtillinois.org/
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32min

FAQs about CMC Podcast:

How many episodes does CMC Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.