STEVE CRANDALL has been in the rescue world for over three decades. Currently serving as the Special Operations Captain for a professional fire department, he started as a wilderness-based search and rescue team member in the 1980s. Later transitioning his love for all things rescue into a full-time career, Steve has served as a firefighter, paramedic, Tactical Medic, SWAT Team Leader, Training Captain, Fire/Heavy Rescue Captain as well as the Team Coordinator/Program Manager and lead instructor for his department’s technical/heavy rescue team. In addition, he also served as a Rescue Specialist, Heavy Rigger, and Rescue Squad Officer on one of the 28 United States FEMA/US&R Task Forces. As the owner and operator of Heavy Rescue Training LLC, Steve has trained thousands of rescuers across North America and other areas worldwide. He has been an active rock and ice climber for more than 40 years and has worked as a professional climbing instructor, guide, and rope access worker.