Technical Rescue: Tips and Techniques - Softcover

Giroux, Mike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1593706138 ISBN 13: 9781593706135

Publisher: Fire Engineering Books, 2025

Synopsis

Safe. Simple. Proven.

In the high-risk world of technical rescue, responders must be prepared for complex scenarios where traditional methods may not be enough. Technical Rescue: Tips and Techniques by Mike Giroux provides firefighters, rescue teams, and emergency personnel with practical, field-tested solutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in technical rescue operations.

This book introduces a systems-safety approach that prioritizes safe, simple, and proven techniques to help responders avoid critical mistakes, adapt to challenging conditions, and execute rescues with confidence. Covering real-world applications and tools for preplanning, this essential guide ensures that every operation is backed by experience, logic, and best practices.

Key Topics Covered:

• Ropes and Knots – Essential rigging techniques for various rescue scenarios.
• Patient Packaging – Best practices for safe and effective victim transport.
• High-Angle Rope Rescue – Practical approaches to vertical and aerial rescue challenges.
• Confined Space & Trench Rescue – Critical safety measures and response strategies.
• Size-Up for Technical Rescue – Evaluating hazards and structuring response efforts.
• Swing-Stage Scaffolding Rescues – Lessons from real-life incidents and best practices.

Through detailed case studies, hands-on examples, and operational insights, this title provides both new and experienced rescue professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to tackle complex rescues safely and efficiently.

About this title

About the Author

Mike Giroux is a captain with 24 years of experience with the City of Yonkers Fire Department in New York. Most of his career has been spent in special operation units. His responsibilities include teaching and training the department in all technical rescue disciplines, which include but are not limited to collapse, trench, confined space rescue, high angle rope rescue, and personal escape systems (PSS). He also works as a senior chief instructor for Wright Rescue Solutions, Inc., based in Florida. His duties include providing high-quality training in the technical disciplines of structural rope rescue, confined space, urban search and rescue (USAR) training, and stand-by rescue work. He has trained individuals and organizations from around the country. Some of his students have included other fire departments, the DOD, energy production companies, and state USAR teams. Giroux holds national certifications as a fire instructor and fire officer as well as state certification as an EMT. He has obtained a master’s degree with a heavy concentration on research and design. This has led to his philosophy of trying to improve upon best practice techniques and teaching methods.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593706138
• ISBN 13: 9781593706135
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 332