Safe. Simple. Proven.
In the high-risk world of technical rescue, responders must be prepared for complex scenarios where traditional methods may not be enough. Technical Rescue: Tips and Techniques by Mike Giroux provides firefighters, rescue teams, and emergency personnel with practical, field-tested solutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in technical rescue operations.
This book introduces a systems-safety approach that prioritizes safe, simple, and proven techniques to help responders avoid critical mistakes, adapt to challenging conditions, and execute rescues with confidence. Covering real-world applications and tools for preplanning, this essential guide ensures that every operation is backed by experience, logic, and best practices.
Key Topics Covered:
Ropes and Knots - Essential rigging techniques for various rescue scenarios.
Patient Packaging - Best practices for safe and effective victim transport.
High-Angle Rope Rescue - Practical approaches to vertical and aerial rescue challenges.
Confined Space & Trench Rescue - Critical safety measures and response strategies.
Size-Up for Technical Rescue - Evaluating hazards and structuring response efforts.
Swing-Stage Scaffolding Rescues - Lessons from real-life incidents and best practices.
Through detailed case studies, hands-on examples, and operational insights, this title provides both new and experienced rescue professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to tackle complex rescues safely and efficiently.
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Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-59370-613-5 (9781593706135)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Mike Giroux is a captain with 24 years of experience with the City of Yonkers Fire Department in New York. Most of his career has been spent in special operation units. His responsibilities include teaching and training the department in all technical rescue disciplines, which include but are not limited to collapse, trench, confined space rescue, high angle rope rescue, and personal escape systems (PSS). He also works as a senior chief instructor for Wright Rescue Solutions, Inc., based in Florida. His duties include providing high-quality training in the technical disciplines of structural rope rescue, confined space, urban search and rescue (USAR) training, and stand-by rescue work. He has trained individuals and organizations from around the country. Some of his students have included other fire departments, the DOD, energy production companies, and state USAR teams. Giroux holds national certifications as a fire instructor and fire officer as well as state certification as an EMT. He has obtained a master's degree with a heavy concentration on research and design. This has led to his philosophy of trying to improve upon best practice techniques and teaching methods.
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Rope, Knots, Rigging, and Safety
Life Safety Rope for Technical Rescue?
Figure Eight Family of Knots?
Basic Rigging And Anchor Systems For Rescue?
Materials for Anchor Rigging?
Basic Rigging Principles: Types of Anchor Systems?
Angles and Forces in Load-Sharing Systems?
Anchor Attachments?
High Points?
Static System Safety Factors?
Mechanical Advantage?
Block and Tackle M/A systems?
Calculating Tension in M/A Systems?
Chapter 1 Questions?
2. Patient Packaging
Medical Considerations for Technical Rescue?
Full Backboard Immobilization of the Victim?
Different Types of Litters for the Patient?
Rigging Patient Litter Devices?
Short Spinal Immobilization Devices?
Conclusion?
Chapter 2 Questions?
3. High-Angle Rope Rescue
The Incident?
Concepts in High-Angle Rescue?
Pickoff?
Low-Point Edge Transitions?
The Equipment and Rope Bags?
Inventory?
Chapter 3 Questions?
4. Confined Space Rescue
Definition of a Confined Space?
OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.146?
Permit-Required Confined Spaces?
Atmospheric Monitoring?
Testing Sequence?
Roles and Responsibilities of Team Members?
Fresh Air Breathing Apparatus?
Rigging for Confined Spaces?
Rigging Rope Systems?
Conclusion?
Chapter 4 Questions?
5. Trench Rescue
Securing the Trench?
Trench Panels?
Strut Activation Forces and Pressures?
Patient Packaging for Trenches?
Chapter 5 Questions?
6. Swing-Stage Scaffold
My Experience with Swing-Stage Scaffolding?
After the Incident?
The Foundation?
Performing the Rescue?
Chapter 6 Questions?
7. Size-Up for Technical Rescue Emergencies
RECE-OVS?
COAL WAS WEALTH?
WHAT'S UP?
Chapter 7 Questions?
Appendix A. Prerigged and Training Cache Bags
Appendix B. Equipment Inventory and Rope Logs
Appendix C. Practice on Mechanical Advantage and Static System Safety Factor
Appendix D. Sample Preplanning Sheets and Forms for Documentation of Various Technical Rescue Incidents
Answer Key
Index
