Overview
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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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780988243507
- ISBN-10: 0988243504
- Publisher: Cfs Press
- Publish Date: March 2013
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.25 x 0.58 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.38 pounds
- Page Count: 276
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