Author |
: Slim Ray |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 276 |
Release |
: 2013-03-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0988243504 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780988243507 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Swiftwater Rescue by : Slim Ray
Download or read book Swiftwater Rescue written by Slim Ray and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.