Author: John P. O'Connell Publisher: PennWell Books ISBN: 0912212594 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 529
Book Description
This book includes a glossary and covers the basic terminology and instructions for shoring, as well as an appendix covering the tools your shoring team will need."--Jacket.
Author: John O'Connell Publisher: Fire Engineering Books ISBN: 1593702639 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 206
Book Description
Collapse Operations for First Responders discusses in detail the common warning signs of structural collapse and what to do when they are encountered, providing a practical, hands-on approach to operating safely and effectively in collapse rescue situations. Discussion is chiefly directed toward one of the most common types of structures around the country, wood and brick-and-joist (ordinary-constructed) buildings, known as URM (unreinforced masonry) construction. Various types of shoring and cribbing techniques vital to collapse rescue operations, as well as void size-up, safety at collapse operations, tools used in voids, and void procedures are explored. Collapse Operations for First Responders is a must-have resource for firefighters, officers, chiefs, and technical rescue response personnel.
Author: Paul A. Erickson Publisher: Elsevier ISBN: 0080477585 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 429
Book Description
Emergency Response Planning for Corporate and Municipal Managers, Second Edition, outlines the essential roles of corporate and municipal managers when responding to a wide range of natural and man-made disasters. It demonstrates the importance of their relationships with federal, state, and local government agencies as well as public and private community sectors. Author Paul Erickson, one of the leading experts in the field, focuses on proactively planning for emergencies, particularly in the recognition and advanced coordination of response to incidents instead of simply implementing emergency measures. This book provides specific recommendations regarding the immediate and long-term health and safety of emergency response. End of chapter summaries and questions provide concise information on learning objectives and a review of important concepts. This book is recommended for graduate and undergraduate students studying emergency planning, management, and response; security, disaster recovery, loss prevention, and business continuity professionals and consultants; municipal managers involved in emergency planning and response; and corporate risk management/hazard professionals. Helps you to develop and implement an Emergency Response Plan Provides specific recommendations regarding the immediate and long-term health and safety of emergency response personnel End of Chapter summaries and questions provide concise information on learning objectives and a review of important concepts
Author: C. V. Martinette Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning ISBN: 9780763742065 Category : Emergency medical services Languages : en Pages : 332
Book Description
Trench Rescue: Awareness, Operations, Technician, Second Edition is the most comprehensive, up-to-date trench resuce textbook on the market. This new, full color edition will help fire and rescue personnel learn the procedures necessary to conduct rescue operations that will mitigate most types of trench collapse incidents. Based on NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, 2003 Edition, the text is designed for awareness, operations, and technician level trench rescue courses. Turn to Trench Rescue: Awareness, Operations, Technician, Second Edition for updated coverage of trench tools and equipment, PPE, rescue system preparation, types of collapses, hazard control, and more!
Author: Ray Downey Publisher: Fire Engineering Books ISBN: 091221225X Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 346
Book Description
Chief Ray Downey has developed city and national rescue teams, and has been involved in numerous rescue operations, including the bombing of the World Trade Center, the bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City, and various natural disasters. He offers guidelines and recommendations on how to start a rescue company, the equipment needed, and the operational planning that is necessary for company development. Specific rescue company response incidents are also discussed.
Author: Iafc Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning ISBN: 0763738379 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 298
Book Description
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are pleased to bring you Fundamentals of Technical Rescue. Beginning with an introduction to technical rescue and progressing through discussions of tools and equipment, incident management, and conducting search operations, this text will introduce
Author: Dr Ben Performance Training Systems Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning ISBN: 076374218X Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 180
Book Description
Exam Prep: Technical Rescuer–Trench and Structural Collapse is designed to thoroughly prepare you for a trench and structural collapse rescue certification or training examination by including the same type of multiple-choice questions you are likely to encounter on the actual exam. To help improve examination scores, this preparation guide follows Performance Training Systems, Inc.'s Systematic Approach to Examination Preparation. Exam Prep: Technical Rescuer–Trench and Structural Collapse is written by fire personnel explicitly for fire personnel, and all content has been verified with the latest reference materials and by a technical review committee. Your exam performance will improve after using this system!
Author: John P. O'Connell
Author: New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control
Author: Brendon Morris
Author: John O'Connell
Author: Paul A. Erickson
Author: C. V. Martinette
Author: Ray Downey
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Author: Walt Hendrick
Author: Dr Ben Performance Training Systems