Swiftwater Rescue Field Guide
Author: Slim Ray
Publisher:
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780964958531
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Swiftwater Rescue
Author: Slim Ray
Publisher:
Published: 2013-03-01
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9780988243507
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSwiftwater 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
Author: Les Bechdel
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781878239556
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRevised 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
Author: Sierra Rescue International
Publisher:
Published: 2018-01-15
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780999200421
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRiver Safety and Rescue Waterproof Field Guide written by Swiftwater and River Rescue Experts at Sierra Rescue
The Essential Technical Rescue Field Operations Guide
Author: Tom Pendley
Publisher:
Published: 2011-07-04
Total Pages: 198
ISBN-13: 9780967523897
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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
Author:
Publisher:
Published: 2017-07-31
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9780692901533
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
NOLS River Rescue Guide
Author: Nate Ostis
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 2015-07-15
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 0811761851
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA how-to guide of safety, rescue, and recovery techniques for all who work and play on the water. 2015 National Outdoor Book Award Winner.
The Packraft Handbook
Author: Luc Mehl
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Published: 2022-01-12
Total Pages: 406
ISBN-13: 1680516035
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A staple for paddlers.... [The Packraft Handbook has] now become the bible for outdoor recreators taking their inflatable rafts into the backcountry." ― Anchorage Daily News 2021 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Outdoor Adventure Guides 2022 Banff Mountain Book Competition Guidebook Winner Alaska-based author is a leading expert on wilderness travel Emphasis on skill progression and safety applies to wide range of outdoor water recreation Vibrant illustrations and photos inform and inspire The Packraft Handbook is a comprehensive guide to packrafting, with a strong emphasis on skill progression and safety. Readers will learn to maneuver through river features and open water, mitigate risk with trip planning and boat control, and how to react when things go wrong. Beginners will find everything they need to know to get started--from packraft care to proper paddling position as well as what to wear and how to communicate. Illustrated for visual learners and featuring stunning photography, The Packraft Handbook has something to offer all packrafters and other whitewater sports enthusiasts.
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Field Guide
Author: Jez Hunter
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Published: 2008-08-26
Total Pages: 110
ISBN-13: 0763757195
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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 and Flood Rescue Field Guide
Author: Jez Hunter
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Published: 2008-08-26
Total Pages: 110
ISBN-13: 1449697801
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
