A complete awareness-level training solution for rescue organizations!The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®) and International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are pleased to bring you Fundamentals of Technical Rescue. Beginning with an introduction to technical rescue and progressing through discussions of tools and equipment, incident management, and conducting search operations, this text will introduce rescue organizations and their members to all aspects of the rescue process and the various environments in which they may be responding.Fundamentals of Technical Rescue includes coverage of the awareness level requirements found in the 2009 Edition of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, as well as some of the general job performance requirements found in the 2008 Edition of NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. Fundamentals of Technical Rescue presents in-depth coverage of structural collapse, confined space and trench rescue, vehicle rescue, and water and wilderness rescue, allowing rescue organizations to approach any rescue situation safely and confidently.The features in this text will help students take that extra step toward becoming outstanding rescue responders. They include:You are the Rescue Responder case studies to stimulate classroom discussion and capture students’ attentionVoices of Experience essays providing students with expert advice from leading rescue authoritiesSafety tips reiterating key safety pointsRescue tips relevant for all responders © 2010 | 284 pages
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