Rescue and Survival Specialist
Author : United States. Department of the Air Force
Publisher :
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 28,73 MB
Release : 1959
Category : Airplane crash survival
ISBN :
Firefighter Rescue & Survival
Author : Richard Kolomay
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 50,69 MB
Release : 2003-04-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780878148295
Book Description
Deliberate training in firefigher rescue and survival is a field that is new to many in the fire service and private industry alike. For those firefighters and company officers assigned to a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), not making the correct split-second decisions--such as immediately recognizing changes in fire behavior or failing to evaluate their level of SCBA air--can result in the loss of the lives of the entire team. In an effort to reduce the number of line-of-duty firefighting injuries and deaths, while at the same time being proactive in the fire service training and leadership, authors Richard Kolomay and Robert Hoff have drawn upon their combined 50+ years of firefighting experience to put together this comprehensive guide. Key Features & Benefits - Provides an awareness of firefighter safety and proactive fire service training - Describes various types of serious firefighter injuries and fatality incidents during emergency incident operations - Details recommended Rapid Intervention Team operating methods and procedures, as well as how to activate a Rapid Intervention Team
Air Force Handbook 10-644 Survival Evasion Resistance Escape Operations, 27 March 2017
Author : United States Government Us Air Force
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 48,62 MB
Release : 2017-06-06
Category :
ISBN : 9781547192304
Book Description
Air Force Handbook 10-644 Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE) Operations 27 March 2017 This handbook describes the various environmental conditions affecting human survival, and describes isolated personnel (IP) activities necessary to survive during successful evasion or isolating events leading to successful recovery. It is the fundamental reference document providing guidance for any USAF service member who has the potential to become isolated; deviations require sound judgment and careful consideration. This publication provides considerations to be used in planning and execution for effective mission accomplishment of formal USAF Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) training, environmentally specific SERE training, and combat survival continuation training programs. The tactics, techniques, and procedures in this publication are recognized best practices presenting a solid foundation to assist USAF service members to maintain life and return with honor from isolating events.
Air Force Manual
Author : United States. Department of the Air Force
Publisher :
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 33,40 MB
Release : 1956
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
True Stories of Rescue and Survival
Author : Carolyn Matthews
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 45,71 MB
Release : 2008-11-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1550028510
Book Description
True Stories of Rescue and Survival features true stories from across the country, past and present. Its heroes are to be found in the RCMP, city police forces, the Canadian military, and among all the rescue workers and specialists of the Canadian Coast Guard.
True Stories of Rescue and Survival
Author : Carolyn Matthews
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 13,60 MB
Release : 2008-12-01
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1770703594
Book Description
A crab boat off Newfoundland catches fire, and a rescue is undertaken by helicopter. A child goes missing in a New Brunswick forest, and a desperate hunt is mounted. A climber falls on a British Columbia mountain, and a helicopter rescue is attempted. A civilian chopper crashes in Nunavut, and a search-and-rescue team braves a savage snowstorm to find survivors. True Stories of Rescue and Survival features the above true stories and many more from across the country, past and present. Its heroes are to be found in the RCMP, city police forces, the Canadian military, and among all the rescue workers and specialists of the Canadian Coast Guard. Volunteers, too, risk injury and even death to help others. Sidebars spotlight the equipment search-and-rescue teams use, how search dogs are trained, how long-line rescues work, how navy divers are making a difference in the deserts of Afghanistan, and much more.
AF Manual
Author : United States. Department of the Air Force
Publisher :
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 42,72 MB
Release : 1957
Category : Aeronautics, Military
ISBN :
Book Description
Residential Fire Rescue
Author : Mark van der Feyst
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 30,7 MB
Release : 2014-03-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1593703228
Book Description
Authors Mark van der Feyst, Eric Wissner and James Petruzzi wrote their new book to serve as a much-needed sole source reference for rescuing an occupant from a residential structure. Residential Fire Rescue covers the theory of search and rescue, practical application of search and rescue, and company training. The book includes sample lesson plans that can be customized for various skills (including VES, drags and removals); step-by-step instructions combined with photos to show the various rescue techniques and positions; and, a DVD to aid the instruction of techniques. Company officers, training officers, and firefighters will find Residential Fire Rescue an important resource.
The Noncommissioned Officer
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 48,18 MB
Release : 1969
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Hawke's Green Beret Survival Manual
Author : Mykel Hawke
Publisher : Running Press Adult
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 12,64 MB
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0762446692
Book Description
The perfect home-reference book for both seasoned outdoorsmen and average citizens to learn comprehensive outdoor survival techniques. This practical survival guide from U.S. Special Forces Captain and outdoor survival expert Mykel Hawke includes illustrated instruction on: shelter and water food and fire tools and medicine navigation and signaling survival psychology Hawke's engaging style and matter-of-fact attitude-not to mention his incredible resume in the survival arena-elevates this book above its competition.
