Vehicle Extrication Levels I & II: Principles and Practice
Principles and Practice
Published on 29. August 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-1-4496-4882-4 (ISBN)
Description
The Complete Vehicle Extrication Technical Rescuer Level I and II Training Solution! Technical rescuers need to know how to safely and effectively operate at small and large vehicle and machinery extrication incidents. Vehicle Extrication Levels I amp II: Principles and Practice provides all the critical knowledge and skills necessary for technical rescue teams to perform in these environments. Vehicle Extrication Levels I amp II: Principles and Practice meets and exceeds all the job performance requirements as outlined in chapters 4, 5, and from the 2 8 Edition of NFPA , Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications to achieve the competencies as a Level I and II Vehicle and Machinery technical rescuer. In addition, this text covers all the objectives outlined in NFPA 7 , Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2 9 Edition from chapters 4, 8, and 2 so that rescue organizations have the capabilities to deliver vehicle and machinery rescue successfully in their jurisdictions. Vehicle Extrication Levels I amp II: Principles and Practice combines current content with dynamic features and interactive technology to better support instructors and organizations to help prepare future high performing technical rescuers. Modern technologies including alternative powered vehicles and all electric vehicles are covered. Stand-alone chapters on Commercial Vehicles and Agricultural Extrication ensure Level II skills are comprehensively addressed.This text is packaged with an access code which provides free admission to www.Fire.jbpub.com/VehicleExtrication, the companion website to complement Vehicle Extrication Levels I amp II: Principles and Practice. This engaging companion website provides a wealth of resources that are free and available to all, including: *Crossword Puzzles *Flashcards *Glossary *Ready for Review Your personal access code gives you special user privileges and provides free admission to additional interactive educational resources such as: *Appendix D: Ropes and Rigging : Ropes and rigging is a critical technical rescuer skill. Get up-to-speed on the skills required of all technical rescues with this special comprehensive appendix covering all the JPR's from Section 5.5 Ropes/Rigging as required from NFPA (R) , Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, 2 8 Edition. *Chapter Pretests: Discover your strengths and weaknesses. *Interactive Skill Drills: Practice your skills in the safety of a virtual environment.Listen to a podcast with Vehicle Extrication Levels I amp II: Principles and Practice author David Sweet to learn more about this training program! Listen now: http://d2jw8 rkebrcvk.cloudfront.net/assets.multimedia/audio/vehicleextrication.mp3.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Sudbury
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
369 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4496-4882-4 (9781449648824)
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David Sweet has been in the Fire Rescue service since 1984. He retired in 2008 as the Division Chief of Operations for the city of North Lauderdale (FL) Fire Rescue Department, where he served 24 years and rose through the ranks of Firefighter to Division Chief; Dave Sweet currently works for the Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Marshals Bureau (FL). He holds a Bachelor's degree in Professional Administration; he is a FL-USAR coordinator for the Vehicle and Machinery Rescue (VMR) program at the Broward Fire Academy, and is owner/president of Pro-TEC Inc. (Professional Training and Extrication Consultants Inc.) where he offers programs on basic to advanced skills in vehicle extrication. He has coordinated several extrication competitions from local events to the 2005 International where 30 teams from all across the world competed in a week long event; in addition he has published several training articles in Fire Engineering Magazine, Carolina Fire Rescue Journal, and he has taught H.O.T. (hands on training) in vehicle extrication as the lead instructor at the Firehouse Expo in Las Vegas. He remains active in training through various teaching engagements, seminars, writing commitments, and vehicle extrication competitions.