Fire Trucks

Fire Trucks
Author: Bizzy Harris
Publisher: Machines to the Rescue
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2021-06-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781645279082

In Fire Trucks, beginning readers will learn about how fire trucks help stop fires. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to the features that are unique to this rescue machine. A picture diagram labels the tools found in a fire truck, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about fire trucks online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Fire Trucks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Fire Trucks is part of Jump 's Machines to the Rescue series.

Levers to the Rescue

Levers to the Rescue
Author: Sharon Thales
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736867474

Presents examples of levers used in the past and in everyday contemporary life.

Wedges to the Rescue

Wedges to the Rescue
Author: Sharon Thales
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736867504

Desbribe what wedges are, how they work, and how they are used.

Rope Rescue Technician Manual 6th Edition

Rope Rescue Technician Manual 6th Edition
Author: James A. Frank
Publisher: CMC
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2021-04-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1792354800

The CMC Rope Rescue Technician Manual is the standard text for many fire departments, rescue teams and training programs across the country. The sixth edition reflects the latest advances in technology, equipment and procedures available to rescue professionals. Its concise style clearly sequences and describes the elements of rope rescue in a way that is both detailed and easy to understand. Well-drawn diagrams depict each recommended stage of rope rescue operations. The result is a very useful tool for rescue professionals at every skill level. CMC has been an innovator in the emergency services industry for over 40 years. In 1978 Jim Frank endeavored to make rescue safer and more efficient by founding California Mountain Company (later CMC Rescue, now CMC), a company that sourced and supplied specialized life safety equipment to the rescue community. Today, CMC is a globally recognized, employee-owned company that proudly manufactures many products in our ISO-certified Santa Barbara facility, and provides specialized education and training for rescue and rope access professionals. CMC recommends that all rope technicians seek qualified, hands-on instruction from a trusted source. The CMC School provides this type of training with a focus on learning-by-doing. Open enrollment and custom courses are available worldwide. For more information on CMC or the CMC School, visit cmcpro.com.

High Angle Rope Rescue Techniques

High Angle Rope Rescue Techniques
Author: Tom Vines
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 522
Release: 2014-11-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1284026965

Your Definitive High Angle Rope Rescue Guide! The fourth edition of High-Angle Rope Rescue Techniques: Levels I & II provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of high-angle rescue, including planning, PPE and equipment, medical considerations, evacuations, and special rescue operations. Based on the 2013 edition of NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, High-Angle Rope Rescue Techniques: Levels I & II provides a broad overview of all rescue techniques to meets the needs of fire service, search and rescue, and many other rope rescue professionals. The fourth edition has been updated to include: Coverage of new protective equipment, terminology, rescue products, and techniques. All new Skill Drills that provide step-by-step instruction on how to execute important skills and procedures. Separation of High-Angle Rope Rescue I and II Level content throughout the textbook and instructor resources.

Digger to the Rescue

Digger to the Rescue
Author: Mandy Archer
Publisher: QEB Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781682970416

It’s going to be a busy day on the building site. Digger needs to dig a hole so the foundations can be laid. There's earth to dig up and rubble to clear. Things are looking good - then there's an emergency phone call. Digger needs to attend a rescue, but will he arrive in time to be a hero? It's time to get busy with machines that roar, whizz, vroom, and zoom! The stories feature a popular vehicle as the central character, and involve a group of animal characters in a supporting role. A detailed spread on different parts of the vehicle will help children understand what makes up the machines and will help familiarize them with vehicle vocabulary.

Inclined Planes to the Rescue

Inclined Planes to the Rescue
Author: Sharon Thales
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736867528

Explains how inclined planes are used, presenting examples from the past and in everyday contemporary life.

Surface Ice Rescue

Surface Ice Rescue
Author: Walt Hendrick
Publisher: PennWell Books
Total Pages: 236
Release: 1999
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780912212852

This book provides practical, up-to-date information on training, team management, equipment, and techniques for ice rescue teams.

Big Machines Ride Rails!

Big Machines Ride Rails!
Author: Catherine Veitch
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2019-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1484625110

These fabulous books are a must for any young reader with an interest in vehicles and machines. Each book is filled with amazing machines, fun facts, jokes, and age-appropriate text in colorful boxes. This book takes a close look at machines on rails including bullet trains, railway snowploughs,Ê and the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster. Find out which machine on rails is the mightiest of them all!