Engineering Practical Rope Rescue Systems

A comprehensive look at a wide variety of rope rescue systems is presented in this text. Written by an experienced rope rescue professional, it's a practical and entertaining resource for rope rescuers from basic through advanced levels. Exciting stories recreate real situations for the student, who then applies problem-solving principles described in the text. Team issues - integrity, development, and efficiency - are featured and build a superior survival profile for students who adopt these modern training philosophies. Highlighted notes emphasize interesting, current, and sometimes controversial topics within the rope rescue community.

Captain Virginia Beach Fire Dept. and the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Heavy and Tactical Rescue Team. Co-founder of the Tidewater Regional Technical Rescue Team, and Rescue Team Manager with FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue Task Force VA-TF2.

National Fire Protection Association member of the Technical Committee for Technical Rescue #1670 and Ropes Harnesses and Ancillary Equipment #1983-95. Member International Society of Fire Service Instructors, and Department of Fire Programs Fire Instructor IV, charter member Virginia's Heavy and Tactical Rescue Team. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Rescue Specialist Instructor, and FasT Team Member. Partner in Spec. Rescue International, A High Performance Technical Rescue Training and Consultation Team.