Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Field Guide

Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Field Guide
Author: Jez Hunter
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2008-08-26
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0763757195

This field guide was developed with the special needs of professional rescuers in mind. Durable, weather resistant, and compact, this field guide is made for your convenience. The Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Field Guide is a concise aid designed for the professional rescuer. Technologies and methodologies are rapidly evolving, and the Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Field Guide is the most up-to-date field guide of its generation, providing the rescuer swift access to a comprehensive range of visually presented techniques and bites of essential information. Kept in your Personal Flotation Device pocket or in the front of the Rescue Appliance, this compact guide is ideal as a prompt briefing aid or plan check. The Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Field Guide is no substitute for professionally delivered training, but it is an essential companion that will support the most complex of rescues.

Swiftwater Rescue

Swiftwater Rescue
Author: Slim Ray
Publisher:
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2013-03-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780988243507

Swiftwater Rescue 2nd Edition offers an in-depth look at swiftwater rescue for the professional -- firefighters, park rangers, law enforcement, EMS personnel -- as well as anyone who might be faced with the possibility of a flood or swiftwater rescue. Topics include rescuer safety considerations and equipment; river hydrology; equipment; shore-based, boat-based, and in-water rescue techniques; medical considerations; rigging for river rescue; incident command, animal rescue, and swiftwater training. Densely illustrated with line drawings and black & white photographs, the second edition also covers advanced subjects like the use of helicopters in swiftwater rescue and special situations like low-head dams, urban flooding, and flood channel rescues.

River Rescue

River Rescue
Author: Les Bechdel
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Rafting (Sports)
ISBN: 9781878239556

Revised new 1997 edition gives expert advice on all aspects of river safety, covers latest gear and methods, and contains expanded material on big-water rescue -- the essential manual for every fast-water paddler.

River Rescue and Safety Field Guide

River Rescue and Safety Field Guide
Author: Sierra Rescue International
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-01-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780999200421

River Safety and Rescue Waterproof Field Guide written by Swiftwater and River Rescue Experts at Sierra Rescue

The Essential Technical Rescue Field Operations Guide

The Essential Technical Rescue Field Operations Guide
Author: Tom Pendley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2011-07-04
Genre: Rescue work
ISBN: 9780967523897

A complete guide to urban technical rescue designed to illustrate specific techniques and procedures in rope rescue, confined space rescue, swift water rescue, trench rescue and structural collapse rescue.

The Essential Technical Rescue Field Operations Guide

The Essential Technical Rescue Field Operations Guide
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2017-07-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692901533

This new updated, fifth edition guide contains over 250 high quality graphic illustrations, command checklists and easy to follow step-by-step procedures for rope rescue, confined space rescue, swiftwater rescue, surface ice rescue, trench rescue, structural collapse rescue and helicopter rescue. Designed to be used during and after a full training program, this guide is an essential tool for rescuers of all levels to assist in safe and efficient technical rescue. Made to be taken in the field, the guide assists rescuers in recall of the most important aspects of techniques and safety.

Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Field Guide

Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Field Guide
Author: Jez Hunter
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2008-08-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1449697801

This field guide was developed with the special needs of professional rescuers in mind. Durable, weather resistant, and compact, this field guide is made for your convenience. The Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Field Guide is a concise aid designed for the professional rescuer. Technologies and methodologies are rapidly evolving, and the Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Field Guide is the most up-to-date field guide of its generation, providing the rescuer swift access to a comprehensive range of visually presented techniques and bites of essential information. Kept in your Personal Flotation Device pocket or in the front of the Rescue Appliance, this compact guide is ideal as a prompt briefing aid or plan check. The Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Field Guide is no substitute for professionally delivered training, but it is an essential companion that will support the most complex of rescues.

NOLS River Rescue Guide

NOLS River Rescue Guide
Author: Nate Ostis
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2015-07-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0811761851

A how-to guide of safety, rescue, and recovery techniques for all who work and play on the water. 2015 National Outdoor Book Award Winner.