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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

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