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Swiftwater Rescue: A Manual For The Rescue Professional

Swiftwater Rescue: A Manual For The Rescue Professional

Ray, Slim

Paperback

General ReferenceTechnology & EngineeringSports General

ISBN10: 0988243504
ISBN13: 9780988243507
Publisher: Cfs Pr (Nc)
Published: Mar 1 2013
Pages: 276
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.58 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
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.

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