Download or read book Technical Rescue Operations Volume II written by Larry Collins and published by PennWell Books. This book was released on 2005-04 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: App. 13 : Tribute to a helicopter rescue pioneer. -- App. 14 : Two-pointer tether with life float. -- App. 15 : Two-pointer tether for lowhead dam rescue. -- App. 16 : Two-pointer tether for foot entrapment rescue. -- App. 17 : Filling 2 1/1 in. fire hose with hose rescue device. -- App. 18 : Lowhead dam rescue with hose rescue device. -- App. 19 : Bridge-based rescue using life float. -- App. 20 : Single-line self-rescue system. -- App. 21 : Double-line self-rescue system. -- App. 22 : Tripod method for shallow-water crossing. -- App. 23 : Static line or belay for shallow-water crossing. -- App. 24 : Line astern method for shallow-water crossing. -- App. 25 : Line abreast method for shallow-water crossing. -- App. 26 : Circle of support for shallow-water crossing. -- App. 27 : Shallow-water crossing with victim on backboard. -- App. 28 : Continuous-loop rescue system.
Download or read book Rooftop Rescue written by Anne Louise Pemberton and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2008-02-05 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes we all need to see things from a different perspective. When Sara tries it, though, she gets stranded on the roof of the house! David and Susan come to her rescue and Pinky, her favorite stuffed elephant, is there to comfort her.The first in a series of illustrated children's books featuring Sara, the Pineapple Cat.
Download or read book Fireman Sam Rooftop Rescue written by and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-15 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It's YOU to the rescue! Help Fireman Sam save the day by using your very own tools"--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Transportation written by Mark Garrett and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2014-08-13 with total page 2000 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Viewing transportation through the lens of current social, economic, and policy aspects, this four-volume reference work explores the topic of transportation across multiple disciplines within the social sciences and related areas, including geography, public policy, business, and economics. The book’s articles, all written by experts in the field, seek to answer such questions as: What has been the legacy, not just economically but politically and socially as well, of President Eisenhower’s modern interstate highway system in America? With that system and the infrastructure that supports it now in a state of decline and decay, what’s the best path for the future at a time of enormous fiscal constraints? Should California politicians plunge ahead with plans for a high-speed rail that every expert says—despite the allure—will go largely unused and will never pay back the massive investment while at this very moment potholes go unfilled all across the state? What path is best for emerging countries to keep pace with dramatic economic growth for their part? What are the social and financial costs of gridlock in our cities? Features: Approximately 675 signed articles authored by prominent scholars are arranged in A-to-Z fashion and conclude with Further Readings and cross references. A Chronology helps readers put individual events into historical context; a Reader’s Guide organizes entries by broad topical or thematic areas; a detailed index helps users quickly locate entries of most immediate interest; and a Resource Guide provides a list of journals, books, and associations and their websites. While articles were written to avoid jargon as much as possible, a Glossary provides quick definitions of technical terms. To ensure full, well-rounded coverage of the field, the General Editor with expertise in urban planning, public policy, and the environment worked alongside a Consulting Editor with a background in Civil Engineering. The index, Reader’s Guide, and cross references combine for thorough search-and-browse capabilities in the electronic edition. Available in both print and electronic formats, Encyclopedia of Transportation is an ideal reference for libraries and those who want to explore the issues that surround transportation in the United States and around the world.
Download or read book Structural Firefighting written by Bernard J. Klaene and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2015-01-02 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Safe and effective structural firefighting requires a complex thought process. It is not a simple matter of "how to." Decisions depend on many factors, from the type of building, to the likelihood of occupancy, to the water supply. The third edition of Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics leads readers through all phases of planning, evaluation and implementation to enable them to effectively manage structure fire incidents safe and effective manner, regardless of size or complexity. The third edition has been revised to thoroughly cover the practical applications and limitations of the latest research from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as well as: Discussion of actual, recent fire incidents and what can be learned from them Updated statistical information and coverage of the latest applicable standards Use of real-world examples to reinforce chapter concepts Student exercises based on practical and real scenarios By applying the principles described in Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics, Third Edition, even the most experienced fire officers and incident commanders will be able to utilize their knowledge more effectively at the scene.
Download or read book A Technical Manual for the Rescue Service written by United States. Office of Civilian Defense. Medical Division and published by . This book was released on 1943 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The 9 11 Commission Report written by Thomas R. Eldridge and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2018-02-05 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is perhaps obvious to state that terrorists cannot plan and carry out attacks in the United States if they are unable to enter the country. Yet prior to September 11, while there were efforts to enhance border security, no agency of the U.S. government thought of border security as a tool in the counterterrorism arsenal. Indeed, even after 19 hijackers demonstrated the relative ease of obtaining a U.S. visa and gaining admission into the United States, border security still is not considered a cornerstone of national security policy. We believe, for reasons we discuss in the following pages, that it must be made one. Contents: A Factual Overview of the September 11 Border Story The September 11 Travel Operation – a Chronology Terrorist Entry and Embedding Tactics, 1993-2001 The Redbook Terrorist Travel Tactics by Plot Al Qaeda's Organizational Structure for Travel and Travel Tactics Immigration and Border Security Evolve, 1993 to 2001 The Intelligence Community The State Department The Immigration and Naturalization Service Planning and Executing Entry for the 9/11 Plot The State Department The Immigration and Naturalization Service Finding a Fair Verdict Crisis Management and Response Post-September 11 The Intelligence Community The Department of State The Department of Justice Response at the Borders, 9/11-9/20, 2001 The Department of Homeland Security
Download or read book Large scale Rooftop Search and Rescue written by Matin Katirai and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rosie s Rooftop Rescue written by Christopher Haynes and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-12 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rosie's Rooftop Adventures is a fun, spirted little tale that teaches kids the valuable lesson of helping others! Join Rosie, our heroic little Firetruck on her exciting adventures and helps Ms. Betty and her little pet, Coco! Helping others makes her heart feel full and brings joy around her! Your child will be immersed in the tale of Rose, our Brave Hero as she brings help and happiness to her friends and fellow firefighters!
Download or read book The 9 11 Commission written by James R. Holbein and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 950 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States met over the course of nineteen days from March 2003 to June 2004, with twelve hearings covering topics from intelligence gathering, to emergency response procedures, to personal experiences of the 9/11 attack. Over 160 individuals, from the highest officials to scholars and victims' families, testified for the public record. It was one of the most thorough and open examinations of a national disaster in recent history. Here, in four volumes, is the complete, unabridged testimony of these hearings. Each hearing is summarized, as is each person's testimony, making it easy to find relevant passages. Key topics are cross-referenced throughout the set, and useful biographical information on each of the speakers is included to aid understanding of the viewpoint and credentials of those offering testimony."--Amazon.com viewed Dec. 1, 2020.
Download or read book Rescue Skills and Techniques written by United States. Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rescue Warriors written by David Helvarg and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-05-12 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Extraordinary Story Of The U.S. Coast Guard Since its founding more than two hundred years ago, the United States Coast Guard has rescued over a million people. On any given day, "Coasties" respond to 125 distress calls and save over a dozen lives. Yet despite having more than 50,000 active-duty and reserve members on every ocean and on our nation's coasts, great lakes, and rivers, most of us know very little about this often neglected but crucial branch of the military. In Rescue Warriors, award-winning journalist David Helvarg brings us into the daily lives of Coasties, filled with a salty maritime mix of altruism and adrenaline, as well as dozens of death-defying rescues at sea and on hurricane-ravaged shores. Helvarg spent two years with the men and women of the Coast Guard, from the halls of their academy in New London, Connecticut, to the frigid, storm-tossed waters of Alaska's Bering Sea, to the northern Persian Gulf, where they currently guard Iraqi oil terminals. The result is a masterpiece of adventure reporting---the definitive book on America's "forgotten heroes."
Download or read book Pigs to the Rescue written by John Himmelman and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Farmer Greenstalk and his family have the darnedest luck. Broken-down tractors, kites stuck in trees—they're always having problems! It's a good thing they have such helpful farm animals on hand. This time around, the pigs want to pitch in, and boy, do they ever! The Greenstalks soon find, though, that life might just be a little easier without their help... Pigs to the Rescue is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Download or read book Rescue Skills and Techniques written by United States. Office of Civil Defense and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide has been prepared for use as a textbook in rescue training courses at OCD-approved training schools and is to be used in rescue training programs of State and local governments. This publication explains rescue skills and techniques to those who are training for rescue service in time of national emergency under direction of the Federal, State, or local government. It describes rescue squad's tools and equipment and gives instructions for their use. This guide also contains information on basic types of building construction and the ways in which buildings may collapse as a result of blast.
Download or read book City in the Sky written by James Glanz and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2003-11-12 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like David McCullough's "The Great Bridge, City in the Sky" is a riveting story of New York City itself, of architectural daring, human frailty, and a lost American icon.
Download or read book Rescue Chopper written by Ruth Hallman and published by Dell Publishing Company. This book was released on 1981 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eleven episodes featuring a Coast Guard search and rescue team which, despite a certain amount of internal rivalry, manages to effect some dangerous helicopter rescues.
Download or read book Popular Science written by and published by . This book was released on 1983-11 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.
