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The Rescue Lab

PJ halloran
Technical Rescue
Rope Rescue
Culture
Training
Venezuela
Leadership
Bomberos UCV
Hanover Fire Department
Tech Rescue
Special Operations
FEMA
United States Army Corps Of Engineers
Grimp Day
Hasty Fire Products
Hasty Strap
Caracas
USAR / SUSAR
Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team
D2 Emergency Management
Engine House Designs

The Rescue Lab Podcast is a deep dive into the world of technical rescue and USAR, featuring real-world lessons, operational insights, and conversations with experienced rescuers from across the field. It’s built for those looking to sharpen their skills, learn from the job, and stay connected to the evolving craft of rescue.

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Latest Episodes

Chief Mark Cumashot is an experienced fire service leader with a strong background in technical rescue, training, and team development. In this episode of The Rescue Lab, Mark joins us to talk about leadership in technical rescue—building capable tea... more

Elevating Performance: Insights from Special Ops LeadershipExploring the culture and training that define elite teams.

In this episode, PJ Halloran welcomes John Becker, a seasoned expert in special operations and crisis response, to delve into what... more

In this episode, PJ engages with Dr. York Kleinhandler, a former US Marshal and Green Beret, to unravel essential insights on leadership within high-stakes environments. Their conversation delves into the pervasive issue of organizational drift and o... more

Engine House Designs | From the Firehouse to a Side Business

In this episode of The Rescue Lab Field Notes, we sit down with Cody from Engine House Designs to talk about how a simple idea grew into a side business built around the fire service.

We ... more

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Recent Guests

Jon Becker
Founder/host of The Debrief; author of Culture First
The Debrief
Episode: Rescue Lab: Jon Becker "Culture First"
York J. Kleinhandler
Dr. York J. Kleinhandler, retired Green Beret, former senior leader with the US Marshals Service, leadership educator and creator of the Zero Drift Doctrine
Zero Drift Doctrine / Leadership Education
Episode: Rescue Lab: Organizational Drift
David Digregorio
From D2 Emergency Management, former deputy director and director of Massachusetts Hazmat and Special Operations
D2 Emergency Management / Massachusetts Hazmat
Episode: Rescue Lab: David Digregorio
Roger Hartley
Member of Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team
Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team
Episode: Rescue Lab: SRMRT
Zach Reynolds
Lieutenant in Raleigh, NC; technical rescuer; lead instructor at Anderson Rescue Solutions (ARS) and a member of North Carolina Task Force 8
Anderson Rescue Solutions (ARS)
Episode: Rescue Lab: Zach Reynolds
Armando Rivas Pryor
Fire rescue group participant mentioned as helping coordinate ambulance delivery
Unknown Venezuelan fire rescue group
Episode: Rescue Lab: Bomberos UCV
Jorge Insignares
Rescue professional connected with Francisco and Venezuela operations
Venezuela rescue/community networks
Episode: Rescue Lab: Bomberos UCV
Kevin Johnson
Member of FBI Technical Hazards Response Unit (THU)
FBI Laboratory, THU
Episode: FBI Technical Hazards Response Unit
Rob Policht
Lieutenant with the Passaic Fire Department; founder of Flow and Vent; rescue instructor and editor
Passaic Fire Department; Flow and Vent
Episode: Flow and Vent Crossover -"Volly" Tech Rescue and beyond

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PJ Halloran
Host of The Rescue Lab

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Rescue Lab: SRMRT
Q: What inspired you to join and stay with a volunteer mountain rescue team?
A sense of duty, the opportunity to serve the community, and the fulfillment of solving real-world problems with a trusted team kept him engaged; the payoff comes from successful rescues and the camaraderie built over decades.
Rescue Lab: David Digregorio
Q: You've been through a lot of roles in your time. What taught you the most?
Every role taught something; the leadership experience across Deputy/Director roles and managing cultural transitions between military and civilian teams provided the most growth.
FBI Technical Hazards Response Unit
Q: So how did you go from a traditional emergency services background to one of the most specialized response units in the federal government?
The guest describes starting in local EMS and hazmat, joining a county program, and eventually being recruited to help build the FBI THU, with a focus on HazMat-to-Tech Rescue expansion, cross-training, and integrating with the FBI Lab.
Flow and Vent Crossover -"Volly" Tech Rescue and beyond
Q: What's the biggest misunderstanding about tech rescue and how do you address it?
Rob notes that tech rescue is not a cult or an exclusive club, but a regional, ever-evolving practice. He emphasizes knowing your region, choosing a niche, and getting out of the bubble by learning from others and applying fundamentals in local contexts.
Flow and Vent Crossover -"Volly" Tech Rescue and beyond
Q: How do you build and sustain buy-in for a volunteer-driven tech rescue program?
The guest argues that persistence, transparency, and showing tangible progress are key. Start with concrete training days, demonstrate competence, engage administrators with a clear plan, and gradually expand offerings while ensuring the core group stays involved and motivated.

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What is The Rescue Lab about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on hands-on, field-tested practices in technical rescue, USAR, and cross-agency coordination. Episodes feature veterans from fire, EMS, hazmat, and international rescue teams who share real-world deployments, leadership lessons, and how to build capability with limited resources. Listeners can expect practical takeaways on training pipelines, equipment choices, incident leadership, and interagency collaboration, often illustrated with dramatic rescue stories and deep dives into specialized disciplines like rope rescue, USAR task forces, and aerial/tech rescue. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on mentorship, regional and international knowledge-sharing, and a pragmatic approach to readiness that appeals to frontli... more

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1. Jon Becker
2. York J. Kleinhandler
3. David Digregorio
4. Roger Hartley
5. Zach Reynolds
6. Armando Rivas Pryor
7. Jorge Insignares
8. Kevin Johnson

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