Product Details
The Swiftwater Rescue Field Guide Book is a compact, waterproof, spiral-bound guide intended as an easy-access reference for rescuers who have already been trained in swiftwater rescue.
Copyright: 2013, 4th Edition
Size: 4" x 6"
Pages: 81
- Designed to fit in a PFD pocket, a glove compartment or emergency response pack, every emergency responder can benefit from this field guide.
- Detailed diagrams break down basic knot-tying skills, mechanical advantage systems, live bait rescues and more.
- Covers topics like basic rescuer safety considerations, river hydrology, equipment, shore-based, boat-based, and in-water rescue techniques; knots, rigging, helicopters, incident command; and special situations like low-head dams and flood channel rescues.
- 4th edition includes topics on urban flooding, high lines, unpinning boats, drowning fact reference, and animal rescue in floods.
- Printed on waterproof, tear-proof paper, making it a useful tool that's easy to bring along on the water.
Copyright: 2013, 4th Edition
Size: 4" x 6"
Pages: 81
Specs
| Weight: | 2.2 oz. |
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| Author: | Slim Ray |
| Copyright: | 2013, 4th Edition |
| Size: | 4" x 6" |
| Pages: | 81 |
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I am a member of a SAR team that primarily does back country SAR, but also does swiftwater. (Rescue Inc., Brattleboro, VT)