Swiftwater Rescue Field Guide, Revised & Expanded
This Revised & Expanded edition is a handy (and waterproof) 4 in. x 6 in. field reference for anyone called on to do a swiftwater rescue. (El Nino, hurricane, melting snow, etc.) Excellent reference for use between refresher swiftwater rescue courses. Covers: basic rescuer safety considerations; river hydrology; equipment; shore-based, boat-based, and in-water rescue techniques; knots and rigging for river rescue; helicopter ops; incident command; and special situations like low-head dams and flood channel rescues.
from back cover:
Been flooded lately? Get an experienced guide! Swiftwater Rescue Field Guide is something that every emergency responder needs to have handy. This tough, waterproof 4 in. X 6 in. booklet is made to fit in a pocket, a glove compartment or a emergency response pack. It's the ultimate field reference to swiftwater rescue.
Now Sections Include
- Urban flooding
- Unpinning boats
- Frowning fact reference
- Expanded rigging section including high lines
- Animal rescue in floods
Other Topics Include
- Rescuer safety
- River hydrology
- Equipment
- Helicopters
- Incident command
- Knots and rigging for river rescue
- Shore-based, boat-based, and in-water rescue techniques
- Special situations like low-head dams and flood channels
