Fundamentals Of Technical Rope Rescue: Levels I & II

In order to be prepared for the most complex rope rescue incidents, students must gain a thorough understanding of rope rescue techniques, principles, and equipment. Based on NFPA 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition and NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2009 Edition, this text provides extensive coverage of all aspects of the rescue process to help students overcome any obstacle they face while on-the-job. Fundamentals of Technical Rope Rescue: Levels I & II features the latest information on types of rope and tools-of the-trade, knot tying and other skills, principles of rigging, raising, and lowering, and much more.