Mike Tesarski

Firefighter, Flight Medic, Perpetual Student, most importantly a Father and Husband. CYTZ🇨🇦

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

* Mic Drop*

[SOCC🇨🇦 @SOCC_Corp]

HEAVY RESCUE? You can say you’re on a “Heavy Rescue” all you want.
If you don't have the equipment, the proper training and the confidence to do something like this then you're kidding yourself and the people you swore to serve. #heavyrescue #paratech #firefigher

[kyle . Taylor @livingbyyyz]

Large fire in Mississauga north of the @TorontoPearson airport.

🎥Video by @freetorcam

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

Brave work by @Toronto_Fire @TPFFA who risked their lives rescuing two patients from this unstable #trenchrescue
Also, nice to have command staff that understands the scope of this operation.
https://t.co/UlG3VozLoI

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

Halifax fire Special Rescue Team members require personal completion to learn rope, confined space, trench rescue, and patient care for these high risk events.
I’m honoured to be here for the 4th time in a year to teach this highly dedicated group. @hfxfire @HFXFirefighters

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

I’m very fortunate to be surrounded by such critical thinking rescuers at these incredibly difficult training weeks.

[SOCC🇨🇦 @SOCC_Corp]

Trench Technician course at Vaughan Fire. Extensive classroom theory followed by REAL collapses with active soil conditions, including a difficult “Repair Hole” with cross shoring. Difficult patient access and removal. @ff4vaughan @VaughanFire & @RHFES

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE SPECIALIST training at TEEX-Texas. 8 days of Breaching, Breaking, Torch, Heavy Lifting and Stabilization, and Advanced Shoring techniques in >100° weather.
I’m proud to be part of this group that accomplished so much in incredibly difficult conditions.

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

Annual Rescue Weekend in Connecticut. Trench, RIT, Heavy Vehicle, Ropes and speaker Al Benjamin “Senior man” Rescue 1 FDNY.
@Paratech_Inc @backsteprescue
#firefighter #trenchrescue #autoextrication #flashover #RIT

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

Paratech at Booth 1216 FDIC 2024

[SOCC🇨🇦 @SOCC_Corp]

SOCC is an official training partner @Paratech_Inc at #fdic

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

When I was hired, I was told “chains are chains”. I now realize the extreme dangers that we have put ourselves in not understanding this equipment to the fullest.

[SOCC🇨🇦 @SOCC_Corp]

FIRE SERVICE RIGGING SAFETY
Do your rescuers know the standards applicable to this equipment?
OSHA…THIS IS LAW!
ASME- Standards by Mech Engineers…This is like NFPA
ANSI-Standards Institute oversees development of voluntary consensus standards

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

EV’s weigh twice as much as ICE vehicles. How are parking structures going to hold up to this excess weight?

[SOCC🇨🇦 @SOCC_Corp]

EV’S——HEAVY, FAST, LOW CENTER OF GRAVITY.
Structural Collapse runs are going to continue to go up in numbers!!
Crumple zones in other cars and are no match either. #vehiclerescue #autoextrication #firefighter #paramedic #flightparamedic #universityofnebraska @Paratech_Inc

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

@LeechCaroline Agreed, rescuers need to train on rapid techniques for critically unstable patients. “Taking the roof” is time consuming and rarely necessary.

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

"Tenting Roof" Rapid Extrication of the unstable patient means less time on scene, quicker arrival to Trauma Centre.

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

“DIAMOND of DEATH” replaces “Lethal Triad of Trauma” by adding CALCIUM to resuscitation.
USAR Teams & Rescuers that encounter Prolonged Extrication …..that’s ALL OF US! need to be aware of all of these factors.
Ca+ is vital in clotting! #firefighters #paramedics #USAR

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

Train for Rapid Extrications! Don’t train to simply cut every piece of metal that you see. #PatientCare #firefighters #paramedics

[SOCC🇨🇦 @SOCC_Corp]

Roof removal when it unnecessary is a very amateur point of focus. Taking the roof/removing glass that doesn’t need to be is a hallmark of training on cars without a dent in them (it exposes patients to cold, which kills trauma patients). Use rams, cut the seats, get them moving

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

I’m proud that our cadre was recognized by the industry leader in Heavy Rescue.

[SOCC🇨🇦 @SOCC_Corp]

SOCC is honoured to be featured in Paratech’s Training Spotlight. @Paratech_Inc #heavyrescue #trenchrescue #bigrigrescue #vehicleextrication
web: soccrescue⚫️com

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

The facility and more importantly the staff have always been LEVEL 1 to myself and my Flight Paramedic colleagues. Well deserved St Mikes!!

[Unity Health Toronto @UnityHealthTO]

Last week, St. Michael's Hospital became one of a small number of hospitals outside of the U.S. to be verified as a Level 1 Trauma Centre by the @AmCollSurgeons. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how the hospital prepared for the verification process: https://t.co/pywxiAtCqk

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

Flight paths into hospitals to be protected. “These Heliports are a critical resource for all major downtown hospitals dealing with a wide range of trauma and critical conditions”
https://t.co/7IEsLXyvf8

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

I carry Tactical Sheets for Machine Rescue, Multi Casualty Incidents, as well as Trench.

[SOCC🇨🇦 @SOCC_Corp]

Trench Rescue Tactical Worksheets. High Risk/Low Frequency incidents are easier handled utilizing these. Requesting the correct resources early will happen when you follow these. DM for PDF Version. #firefighter #Feuerwehr #technicalrescue #trenchrescue

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

Cancer awareness from one of the best, fellow instructor and friend Mike Ciampo FDNY ret. GO ON AIR. All the best in your treatment Brother.

[Fire Engineering @fireengineering]

Whether it’s from your training or wearing your PPE, firefighters need to be ready for the fight. Mike Ciampo offers some encouragement.
https://t.co/lPQMQCtqzL

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

I’m honoured to be able to work with such and amazing organization and these engaged rescuers.

[SOCC🇨🇦 @SOCC_Corp]

Halifax Fire and Emergency Services third week of Trench iRescue n 2023.
Trench involves Collapse, Heavy Lifting, Patient Care, Rope Rescue, Confined Space, Hazmat, and Critical Thinking Skills.
@hfxfire @HFXFirefighters #firefighter #trenchrescue

[Mike Tesarski @StopDropSmolder]

This is a very likely scene with trapped patients. This can/will happen in every community, large or small.
You are responsible for the rescue. THIS IS YOUR SCENE!
#firefighter #firerescue #feuerwehr #paramedic #technicalrescue #specialoperations

[SOCC🇨🇦 @SOCC_Corp]

“We don’t need to know Tow Truck Driver stuff. That’s not our job.” Learn to calculate the forces involved in moving this truck off the trapped patients…Gradient, Surface Resistance, Weight Transfer, etc
“Heavy Rigging for the Fire Service” addresses all of these and way more