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October 2, 2025

Urgent vs Emergent Moves: The Confined Space Perspective 

In Emergency Medical Services (EMS) we are taught the difference between urgent and emergent moves, though in practice the words often get blended together. An emergent move is exactly what it sounds like: you do not have the luxury of time or packaging. You take the patient out immediately because the environment itself is about...

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September 22, 2025

What are the benefits of Roco’s certification program?

What are the benefits of Roco’s certification program? Roco’s Rescue Technician certification is a great way to get your team members to the same performance level and provide peace of mind that your team is functioning at its best and safest.

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August 28, 2025

Six Fatalities in a Confined Space

A tragic incident at Prospect Valley Dairy in Keenesburg, Colorado, claimed the lives of six individuals, including a 17-year-old high school student, on August 20. According to the Wisconsin State Farmer, the deaths likely resulted from hydrogen sulfide exposure in an underground manure pit, a confined space. A contractor working on the pit reportedly adjusted...

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August 26, 2025

Bringing OSHA’s Special Government Employee Training to Baton Rouge

We’re excited to announce that Roco Rescue is partnering with OSHA to host a Special Government Employee (SGE) Training Course at the Roco Rescue Training Center in Baton Rouge. These courses are typically scheduled around regional and national VPPPA Conferences, that’s why we’re thrilled to bring one to Baton Rouge, an area with one of...

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August 14, 2025

Fire Department Scholarship Winner: Jacob Manley

Every quarter, one applicant earns a full scholarship to attend Roco Rescue’s Rescue Essentials course. This quarter, the recipient was Jacob Manley, a 23-year-old firefighter paramedic from Le Mars, Iowa.  Jacob’s journey into emergency response started early. “I got my EMT when I was in high school and kind of fell in love with it...

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August 11, 2025

Marine Rescue Standby: Hidden Dangers of the Lower Mississippi River

The Mississippi River runs through the center of the U.S., connecting communities from Minnesota to Louisiana. In its lower stretch, from Cairo, Illinois, to the Gulf of America, the river becomes a serious challenge for those who live or work nearby. It’s a vital waterway, but it comes with real hazards that require caution. The...

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July 30, 2025

Is a Roll Off Dumpster a Confined Space?

Is a Roll-Off Dumpster a Confined Space?   In industries such as construction, demolition, and waste management, roll-off dumpsters are commonly found on worksites. These large, open-top containers are used to collect and transport debris, waste, or other materials. However, questions often arise about whether or not a roll-off dumpster qualifies as a confined space under...

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June 20, 2025

Double Confined Space Fatalities in Texas

Two workers died in a confined space on Friday, June 13, 2025, near Fort Worth, Texas. Few details are available at this time as reported by the Star-Telegram News. According to officials, the two men were unresponsive when reached by the local fire department rescue personnel. Initial reports indicated that the men had been doing...

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June 10, 2025

What’s on Your Bucket List?

(Summer achieved another one!) Featuring Roco Chief Instructor Eddie Chapa At Roco Rescue, we believe safety skills aren’t just for the job site. They can be life-changing, even life-saving, anywhere you go. Just ask Summer Black, our Training Coordinator, who recently took a bucket-list trip to Costa Rica. It was here in the jungle that...

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