Heavy Rescue Lifting & Extrication (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Independently Published, 2026
- Softcover
- New
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- Title
- Heavy Rescue Lifting & Extrication (Paperback)
- Author
- Jon Curley Gifire
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798242540774
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.
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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
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Direct vs. indirect lifting techniques and when to use each
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Single-stage and multi-stage lift planning
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Static and dynamic stabilization principles
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Airbag, strut, cribbing, and secondary lift considerations
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Safety cells, load following, and redundancy
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Common errors, lift height loss, and how to mitigate risk
- Real-world rescue examples involving HGVs, buses, trailers, and heavy vehicles
Who This Book Is For:
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Firefighters and technical rescue technicians
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Heavy rescue and RTC specialists
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Urban search and rescue (USAR) personnel
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Training officers and instructors
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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.
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.
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