Heavy Rescue Lifting & Extrication (Paperback)
Jon Curley Gifire
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Add to basketSold by CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since 29 June 2022
Condition: New
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Add to basketPaperback. Heavy rescue operations demand precision, discipline, and sound decision-making-often in high-risk, time-critical environments. Heavy Rescue Lifting Basics is a comprehensive, practical guide designed to support rescue professionals in planning and executing safe, effective emergency lifting operations.Written by an experienced rescue practitioner and instructor, this manual breaks down complex lifting principles into clear, structured guidance that can be applied on real incidents, during training, and in operational planning.This book focuses on how to think, plan, and control a lift, not just how to operate equipment.The 6-stage systematic approach to heavy rescue lifting(Assess, Stabilize & Block, Lift, Follow the Load, Secure, Extricate)How to identify center of gravity, load weight, forces, and pivot pointsDirect vs. indirect lifting techniques and when to use eachSingle-stage and multi-stage lift planningStatic and dynamic stabilization principlesAirbag, strut, cribbing, and secondary lift considerationsSafety cells, load following, and redundancyCommon errors, lift height loss, and how to mitigate riskReal-world rescue examples involving HGVs, buses, trailers, and heavy vehiclesWho This Book Is For: Firefighters and technical rescue techniciansHeavy rescue and RTC specialistsUrban search and rescue (USAR) personnelTraining officers and instructorsEmergency services leaders involved in lift planning and commandWhether you are new to heavy rescue or an experienced operator, this guide reinforces fundamental principles that save lives-both casualties and rescuers.Why This Book Matters: Heavy rescue lifting is not about improvisation-it's about planning, control, and discipline. This manual emphasizes working within equipment limits, understanding load behavior, and avoiding unnecessary complexity that increases risk.Clear explanations, structured checklists, and practical examples make this book an essential reference for both training environments and operational readiness. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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Heavy rescue operations demand precision, discipline, and sound decision-making—often in high-risk, time-critical environments. Heavy Rescue Lifting Basics is a comprehensive, practical guide designed to support rescue professionals in planning and executing safe, effective emergency lifting operations.
Written by an experienced rescue practitioner and instructor, this manual breaks down complex lifting principles into clear, structured guidance that can be applied on real incidents, during training, and in operational planning.
This book focuses on how to think, plan, and control a lift, not just how to operate equipment.
The 6-stage systematic approach to heavy rescue lifting
(Assess, Stabilize & Block, Lift, Follow the Load, Secure, Extricate)
How to identify center of gravity, load weight, forces, and pivot points
Direct vs. indirect lifting techniques and when to use each
Single-stage and multi-stage lift planning
Static and dynamic stabilization principles
Airbag, strut, cribbing, and secondary lift considerations
Safety cells, load following, and redundancy
Common errors, lift height loss, and how to mitigate risk
Who This Book Is For:
Firefighters and technical rescue technicians
Heavy rescue and RTC specialists
Urban search and rescue (USAR) personnel
Training officers and instructors
Emergency services leaders involved in lift planning and command
Whether you are new to heavy rescue or an experienced operator, this guide reinforces fundamental principles that save lives—both casualties and rescuers.
Heavy rescue lifting is not about improvisation—it’s about planning, control, and discipline. This manual emphasizes working within equipment limits, understanding load behavior, and avoiding unnecessary complexity that increases risk.
Clear explanations, structured checklists, and practical examples make this book an essential reference for both training environments and operational readiness.
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