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Joe Rommel, April 1987 - July 2009
Coconino County Search and Rescue is dedicating this page to the memory of Joe Rommel. Joining our unit in late 2005, Joe has earned his Wilderness Search Tech 1, Rock Rescue Tech, Snow and Ice Rescue Tech, and is certified as an EMT. Joe made a favorable impression on everyone he worked with, and made huge contributions to our organization by donating a great deal of his time. We will miss his calm demeanor, purposeful composure, subtle humor and his propensity for gear.
Here are some images of Joe during search missions and tech-team training.
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Joe at a pre-search briefing in September 2006 during the Anderson Search. Bob Baca is shown on the right. Photo Copyright 2006-2009 Phillip Aerts |
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Joe relaxes after a long day at the end of a mock-search in 2006. Photo Copyright 2006-2009 Phillip Aerts |
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Joe minds the belay during a technical rescue training mission in Picture Canyon, December 2006. Photo Copyright 2006-2009 Phillip Aerts |
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Doing what he loved, Joe (left) assists team members lift a stokes litter over the edge of a cliff in Picture Canyon during a December 2006 training. Photo Copyright 2006-2009 Phillip Aerts |
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Getting ready to ascend during a training certification in the bay at the 105, Joe loved the gear, and especially loved to use it! Photo Copyright 2006-2009 Phillip Aerts |
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"Wrap 3, Pull 2." Joe (right) ties an anchor while Pat McInnis assists during a 2006 tech-team training. Photo Copyright 2006-2009 Phillip Aerts |
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Joe (right) descends during another tech-team training on the San Francisco Peaks in the Summer of 2006. Joel Axler performs as edge man and moves edge pro to protect the ropes. Photo Copyright 2006-2009 Phillip Aerts |
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Joe (far right) and crew after a helicopter rescue on Humphries Peak. Photo copyright 2009 Aaron Dick |
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Joe (far left) takes a break with other SAR volunteers and a police officer during a desert search. Photo copyright 2009 Aaron Dick |
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"Can we go now?" After a long search in Supai, Joe and Scott Baker are ready to go home. Photo copyright 2009 Aaron Dick |
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Setting edge protection during a training mission always made Joe happy! Joel Axler assists as edge man. Photo copyright 2009 Aaron Dick |
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Joe receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Coconino County Sheriff's SAR Coordinator Sgt. Aaron Dick for his dedicated service in 2006. Photo copyright 2009 Aaron Dick |
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Joel Axler and Joe Rommel lift an empty stokes litter over the edge on a raise during a tech-team training. Photo copyright 2009 Aaron Dick |
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The ultimate gear rush for Joe included co-piloting the Snow Cat during a night mission. Photo copyright 2009 Aaron Dick |
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Joe's signature orange helmet stands out against the San Francisco Peaks in early 2007 during a Alpine Team Training. Photo copyright 2009 Pat McInnis |
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Post mission near the Grand Canyon, Joe rehydrates. Photo copyright 2009 Pat McInnis |
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Joe and Andrew Moore get a ride on the Snow Bowl chair lift during a 2006 technical training. Photo copyright 2009 Pat McInnis |
If you would like to add a photo and/or story about Joe and his time with Search & Rescue to this page, email Phillip with all text and attach all photos as JPEG images.