Engineering Practical Rope Rescue Systems - Softcover

Brown, Mike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0766801977 ISBN 13: 9780766801974

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2000

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Captain Virginia Beach Fire Dept. and the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Heavy and Tactical Rescue Team. Co-founder of the Tidewater Regional Technical Rescue Team, and Rescue Team Manager with FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue Task Force VA-TF2. National Fire Protection Association member of the Technical Committee for Technical Rescue #1670 and Ropes Harnesses and Ancillary Equipment #1983-95. Member International Society of Fire Service Instructors, and Department of Fire Programs Fire Instructor IV, charter member Virginia's Heavy and Tactical Rescue Team. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Rescue Specialist Instructor, and FasT Team Member. Partner in Spec. Rescue International, A High Performance Technical Rescue Training and Consultation Team.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0766801977
• ISBN 13: 9780766801974
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352