NRS Swiftwater Rescue Manual By Slim Ray
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Firefighters, park rangers, search,rescue squad members, EMS administrators,,anyone whose public safety duties include river, flood or swiftwater rescues will find this densely illustrated, fact-filled book to be of tremendous value. It is written to save lives--yours,your team mates as well as those of the people you rescue. Swiftwater rescue is one of the most dangerous types of technical rescue--this book shows you how to say alive,succeed. You'll learn: swiftwater hydrology; what special equipment you need for swiftwater rescue, including individual,team gear,personal protective equipment; rigging for river rescue, including basics like haul systems,anchors as well as advanced techniques like highlines,tethered boat lowers; shore-based rescues; how to use helicopters for swiftwater rescues, including employment considerations, short hauls, hoist operations,rescue swimmers; how to deal with special situations like flood channel rescues, cars in the water,,foot,body entrapments; swiftwater incident command; medical considerations for river,flood rescue;,much, much more. Only $24.95 - Click here to buy now! |