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.

Technical Rescue Program Development Manual

Technical Rescue Program Development Manual
Author: U. S. Fire Administration
Publisher: FEMA
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2013-03-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

The formation of a functional and safe technical rescue team, whether single- or multi-discipline, requires careful planning, a large time commitment from the team members, equipment research and acquisition, risk analysis, training, and funding. This manual provides guidance on how to for a technical rescue team.

Engineering Practical Rope Rescue Systems

Engineering Practical Rope Rescue Systems
Author: Michael G. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Industrial safety
ISBN: 9780766801974

Beginners and advanced rescue technicians will learn from and enjoy this entertaining and educational book. A practical look at rope rescue systems from the point of view of an experienced professional, each chapter features exciting stories and real life situations. The book provides a complete look at team integrity and development issues as well as team efficiency concepts that create a superior survival profile for users. Interesting, current, and sometimes controversial topics within the rope rescue community are featured throughout.

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.

Springer Handbook of Robotics

Springer Handbook of Robotics
Author: Bruno Siciliano
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 1626
Release: 2008-05-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 354023957X

With the science of robotics undergoing a major transformation just now, Springer’s new, authoritative handbook on the subject couldn’t have come at a better time. Having broken free from its origins in industry, robotics has been rapidly expanding into the challenging terrain of unstructured environments. Unlike other handbooks that focus on industrial applications, the Springer Handbook of Robotics incorporates these new developments. Just like all Springer Handbooks, it is utterly comprehensive, edited by internationally renowned experts, and replete with contributions from leading researchers from around the world. The handbook is an ideal resource for robotics experts but also for people new to this expanding field.

Emergency Response Planning for Corporate and Municipal Managers

Emergency Response Planning for Corporate and Municipal Managers
Author: Paul A. Erickson
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2006-03-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0080477585

Emergency Response Planning for Corporate and Municipal Managers, Second Edition, outlines the essential roles of corporate and municipal managers when responding to a wide range of natural and man-made disasters. It demonstrates the importance of their relationships with federal, state, and local government agencies as well as public and private community sectors. Author Paul Erickson, one of the leading experts in the field, focuses on proactively planning for emergencies, particularly in the recognition and advanced coordination of response to incidents instead of simply implementing emergency measures. This book provides specific recommendations regarding the immediate and long-term health and safety of emergency response. End of chapter summaries and questions provide concise information on learning objectives and a review of important concepts. This book is recommended for graduate and undergraduate students studying emergency planning, management, and response; security, disaster recovery, loss prevention, and business continuity professionals and consultants; municipal managers involved in emergency planning and response; and corporate risk management/hazard professionals. - Helps you to develop and implement an Emergency Response Plan - Provides specific recommendations regarding the immediate and long-term health and safety of emergency response personnel - End of Chapter summaries and questions provide concise information on learning objectives and a review of important concepts

Principles of Emergency Planning and Management

Principles of Emergency Planning and Management
Author: David E. Alexander
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2014-10-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1780465297

David Alexander provides a concise yet comprehensive and systematic primer on how to prepare for a disaster. The book introduces the methods, procedures, protocols and strategies of emergency planning.

FEMA Publications Catalog

FEMA Publications Catalog
Author: United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publisher:
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2000
Genre: Government publications
ISBN: