Emergency Rescue Shoring Techniques

Author : John P. O'Connell
Publisher : PennWell Books
ISBN 13 : 0912212594
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emergency Rescue Shoring Techniques written by John P. O'Connell and published by PennWell Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes a glossary and covers the basic terminology and instructions for shoring, as well as an appendix covering the tools your shoring team will need."--Jacket.

Author : John O'Connell
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books
ISBN 13 : 1593702639
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Collapse Operations for First Responders written by John O'Connell and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collapse Operations for First Responders discusses in detail the common warning signs of structural collapse and what to do when they are encountered, providing a practical, hands-on approach to operating safely and effectively in collapse rescue situations. Discussion is chiefly directed toward one of the most common types of structures around the country, wood and brick-and-joist (ordinary-constructed) buildings, known as URM (unreinforced masonry) construction. Various types of shoring and cribbing techniques vital to collapse rescue operations, as well as void size-up, safety at collapse operations, tools used in voids, and void procedures are explored. Collapse Operations for First Responders is a must-have resource for firefighters, officers, chiefs, and technical rescue response personnel.

Author : C. V. Martinette
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 9780763742065
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trench Rescue written by C. V. Martinette and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2008 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trench Rescue: Awareness, Operations, Technician, Second Edition is the most comprehensive, up-to-date trench resuce textbook on the market. This new, full color edition will help fire and rescue personnel learn the procedures necessary to conduct rescue operations that will mitigate most types of trench collapse incidents. Based on NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, 2003 Edition, the text is designed for awareness, operations, and technician level trench rescue courses. Turn to Trench Rescue: Awareness, Operations, Technician, Second Edition for updated coverage of trench tools and equipment, PPE, rescue system preparation, types of collapses, hazard control, and more!

Author : Paul A. Erickson
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080477585
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emergency Response Planning for Corporate and Municipal Managers written by Paul A. Erickson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2006-03-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Ray Downey
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books
ISBN 13 : 091221225X
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rescue Company written by Ray Downey and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 1992 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chief Ray Downey has developed city and national rescue teams, and has been involved in numerous rescue operations, including the bombing of the World Trade Center, the bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City, and various natural disasters. He offers guidelines and recommendations on how to start a rescue company, the equipment needed, and the operational planning that is necessary for company development. Specific rescue company response incidents are also discussed.

Author : Walt Hendrick
Publisher : PennWell Books
ISBN 13 : 9780912212852
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surface Ice Rescue written by Walt Hendrick and published by PennWell Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides practical, up-to-date information on training, team management, equipment, and techniques for ice rescue teams.

Author : Ron Zawlocki
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 1284202348
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trench Rescue written by Ron Zawlocki and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The fourth edition of Trench Rescue: Principles and Practice to NFPA 1006 and 1670 meets and exceeds the job performance requirements in Chapter 7 of NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications and Chapter 11 of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents. The Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to trench rescue, focusing on the knowledge and skills required to effectively perform trench rescues in a number of environments. The resource is divided by the three levels of rescuer: awareness, operations, and technician"--

Author : Howard Hill
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books
ISBN 13 : 1593702833
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Failure Point written by Howard Hill and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes building construction features and how to recognize collapse dangers for all types of buildings and construction methods. Includes : key elements that warn of imminent fire-induced collapse; how to prevent injuries to operating personnel; adapting risk/benefit techniques to manage firefighting personnel on the fireground; how building codes affect fire-induced building collapses.

Author : Rebecca Gimenez
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0813806488
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue written by Rebecca Gimenez and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-03-16 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recognition of the importance of safe large animal rescue is quickly growing. The prevailing attitude of large animal owners, whose animals are often pets or a large financial investment, is to demand the safe rescue and treatment of their large animals in emergency situations. Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue is a guide for equine, large animal, and mixed animal veterinarians, zoo and wildlife veterinarians, vet techs, and emergency responders on how to rescue and treat large animals in critical situations while maintaining the safety of both the animal and the rescuer. This book is a must have reference for any individual who deals with large animals in emergency situations.

Author : Dr Ben Performance Training Systems
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 076374218X
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Technical Rescue written by Dr Ben Performance Training Systems and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2009-03-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exam Prep: Technical Rescuer–Trench and Structural Collapse is designed to thoroughly prepare you for a trench and structural collapse rescue certification or training examination by including the same type of multiple-choice questions you are likely to encounter on the actual exam. To help improve examination scores, this preparation guide follows Performance Training Systems, Inc.'s Systematic Approach to Examination Preparation. Exam Prep: Technical Rescuer–Trench and Structural Collapse is written by fire personnel explicitly for fire personnel, and all content has been verified with the latest reference materials and by a technical review committee. Your exam performance will improve after using this system!