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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 research, testing and feedback around products and techniques through stories and lessons from experts. For more information visit www.CMCPro.com
Episodes
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Ep. 34 Hobby Rigging Vs. Rescue Rigging
On episode 34 of the CMC Podcast, CMC Instructors Craig McClure and Justin Wheaton discus the pros and cons of Hobby Rigging, the differences between Hobby Rigging and Rescue Rigging, and the impact of social media on Rescue training.
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Ep. 33 Lighting Round
In this special, lighting round style, episode of the CMC Podcast Instructors Craig McClure and Justin Wheaton discus not one, but 13 topics. Rapid fire on-the-spot questions with no warning and no rehearsal. Sometimes they agree, sometimes they don't. Where do you land on these questions and…
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CMC Podcast EP. 32 | ITRS & Testing Bias
In this episode of the CMC Podcast, CMC Instructors Craig McClure and Justin Wheaton discus the testing process when it comes to new ideas and concepts in Rope Rescue. This conversation ranges from: discussing ITRS, how can you eliminate testing bias to the best of your ability, negative and...
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Ep 31. Rock Exotica
On this episode of the CMC Podcast, CMC instructor Doug McElmury talks to Rock Thompson from Rock Exotica. Rock Thompson is one of the most innovative and prolific people in any discipline that involves life safety rope equipment. In this podcast, Rock tells the story of the humble beginnings of...
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Influential Books
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...
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G Vs. T
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....
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Fred Salazar | CMC Instructor Podcast
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...
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LeRoy Harbach | CMC Instructor Series
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...
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Craig McClure | CMC Instructor Series
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...
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Matthew Scharper | CMC Instructor Series
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...
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Kelly Byrne | CMC Instructor Series
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...
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Justin Klopfenstein | CMC Instructor Series
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...
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John McKently | CMC Instructor Series
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...
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Derrick Walker | CMC Instructor Series
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....
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David Harper | CMC Instructor Series
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…
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Dan Claridge | CMC Instructor Series
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…
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Alan Baker | CMC Instructor Series
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...
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49th Parallel | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series
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...
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Peak Rescue | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series
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…
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Intervention Rescue | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series
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…
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Rose City Ropers | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series
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…
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T'NT Work and Rescue | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series
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…
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Orange County Fire Rescue Florida | CMC GRIMP North America Recap Mini-Series
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…
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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.…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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E23 - MRA Part II
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…
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E22 - NASAR Part II
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...
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E21 - Thanksgiving Special
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...
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E20 - What is MRA?
0:24 Doug McCall Introduction 2:09 Monty Bell Introduction 3:51 John McKently Introduction 5:20 History of the MRA 10:45 What is the accreditation process for the MRA? 18:27 Reaccreditation 19:40 What training opportunities are offered through the MRA? 23:40 California reaccreditation 31:17 MRA...
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E19 - What is NASAR?
0:20 NASAR Executive Director Chris Boyer introduction. 1:37 John McKently introduction and involvement with NASAR. 3:54 What does search look like in the US today? 7:57 How did NASAR get started? 10:54 When did the organization start expanding eastward? 13:42 Are there any states that put SAR in...
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E18 - GRIMP™ North America 2022
0:08 What is GRIMP? 1:43 How GRIMP North America came to be. 13:33 Training for provided CMC gear. 16:45 What was it like to be a participant at the first GRIMP North America? 19:30 How did GRIMP change the way you operate afterwards? 24:45 If given the opportunity, would you participate in the...
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E17 - CMC Product Design & Engineering
0:07 Introductions 0:48 How does CMC decide what products to develop and focus on? 5:10 What does the development process look like once you decide what products to pursue? 10:18 Can you talk about the design and engineering process for the CLUTCH? 14:00 The challenges that come from the...
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E16 - Large Animal Technical Rescue
Episode Notes: 0:20 Dr. John Madigan introduction and background. 2:20 What got you into the animal rescue portion of this field after you became a veterinarian? 7:30 Background and uses of the Anderson Sling 11:25 Large Animal Lift sling 12:15 The Loops System 14:48 Training and maintaining...
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E15 - Redundancy
Topics: 0:35 How does NFPA compliant gear as well as modern gear in general change what we do, how we rig and the way we operate? 1:18 Redundancy - What needs to be backed up and what doesn't? Starting with harness. 3:40 Redundancy of anchors and specifically anchor points. 11:00 Redundancy in...
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E14 - Are you training as you would conduct a real rescue?
1:17 Real people vs manikins? 9:16 Do you know of people who still use manikins? 10:24 Confined space training and realistic spaces - are you training as you would conduct a real rescue? 11:58 Who do you contact to get access to real spaces to training in? 17:40 What is the purpose of training…
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E13 - Backcountry Rescue
Topics 1:46 What would you say makes a rescue 'backcountry' as opposed to something else? 6:02 Volunteer retention in SAR? 13:40 Easy in, easy out. 17:50 MRA competency. 22:32 Maintaining competency and standards. 27:00 How do you test competency? How do you design tests so that people aren't…
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E12 - Fire Escape Bailout Systems
3:39 Dale, what was your first exposure to bailout systems? 9:35 When you started off making procedures and figuring out how to do bailout in the 90's, was it mostly trial and error? 15:43 LeRoy, What was your first exposure to bailout? 19:42 Dale, do you remember your first solid bailout kit?...
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E11 - AZ Vortex (Part II of II) What does independent anchoring of the feet actually mean?
Join the Conversation Please email us with questions or comments about this topic at [email protected] Important Warning: Many of the activities discussed in this podcast pose a very substantial risk of serious injury or death. Products and techniques discussed in this podcast are intended for…
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E10 - AZ Vortex (Part I of II) Belay High, Low or Through an AZTEK?
Links 4:00 YouTube Video - Vortex drop 2012 Paper - 2007 ITRS Presentation on Belay Line Tests with Vortex "Again.....Are you REALLY on Belay" (part 2) - Reed Thorne from Ropes that Rescue 6:20 YouTube Video: Rope Rescue Systems Testing - Main/Belay (Back-up) Failures Kirk Mauthner Sharp Edge...
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E9 - Myths in Rope Rescue (Part III of III)
1:18 There's no difference between NFPA and non-NFPA rated gear. 10:05 What are some of the portions of NFPA testing and inspecting? 17:25 Clarifying semantics of NFPA 'certified' vs 'classified' or 'compliant'. 25:24 What is the evolution of the testing process? 28:47 What gear is exempt from...
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E8 - Myths in Rope Rescue (Part II of III)
0:50 Myth 1: NFPA requires steel carabiners for use. 4:15 Myth 2: If you drop aluminum hardware it will develop microscopic cracks. 10:13 What do we do about the fire departments that say we have to use steel carabiners? How do we educate them that there's other ways to go? 15:57 Myth 3: We have…
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E7 - Myths in Rope Rescue (Part I of III)
2:12 Myth 1: When you have a screw gate carabiner in the vertical axis you must always have it so the gate opening is at the bottom. 5:30 Myth 2: When you have two carabiners connected to the same thing the gates need to be opposite and opposed. 11:00 Myth 3: How you load webbing into an offset D...
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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 research, testing and feedback around products and techniques through stories and lessons from experts. For more information visit www.CMCPro.com
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