In this episode Dr BZ is back to talk about his experience deploying with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Urban Search and Rescue Task Force (USAR). Dr BZ just returned from a deployment with FEMA USAR to Lahaina, HI, where he served as a team physician supporting rescue and recovery efforts there.
We touch on:
-Training and gear
-Deployments and schedule
-Compensation
-The care of canines
-How you can get involved, and more!
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