Swiftwater Rescue: A Manual for the Rescue Professional - Softcover

Ray, Slim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0964958503 ISBN 13: 9780964958500

Publisher: Non Basic Stock Line, 1997

Synopsis

Swiftwater 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Non Basic Stock Line
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0964958503
• ISBN 13: 9780964958500
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 243