HIGH ANGLE RESCUE TECHNIQUES 3RD EDITIONKnowledge of high angle rescue is vital to many emergency service personnel. High Angle<strong>Rescue</strong> Techniques unique step-by-step approach to instruction facilitates the learningprocess for both trainers and students.By: Tom Vines and <strong>PMI</strong>’s own Steve HudsonKey Features:Offers the latest in compliance with nationally recognized standards set by OSHA and theNFPA . 384 pages . 500 illustrations . The handy Field Guide comes with the book or maybe purchased separately . Full color photos and illustrations . 2004Weight: 2.6 lbs (1.18 kg)BK13007Field Guide (included in BK13007)BK13021Inside High Angle <strong>Rescue</strong> Techniques500 color illustrationsCONFINED SPACE RESCUEThis complete text details the hazards of confined spaces, describes ways to control those hazards,then prescribes a formula for conducting confined space rescue operations.By: George J. Browne & Gus S. CristKey Features:Details of Confined Space rescue . 204 pages . Black & White . 1999Weight: 1.2 lbs (540 g)BK13013CONFINED SPACE / STRUCTURAL RESCUEProviding the latest on confined space and rope rescue in urban and industrial environments, ConfinedSpace/ Structural <strong>Rescue</strong> is a valuable tool.By: Michael Roop, Thomas Vines, and Richard WrightKey Features:Full color . 400 illustrations . Special emphasis on compliance issues . 384 pages . 1998Weight: 1.81 lbs (822 g)BK13008124 BooksENGINEERING PRACTICAL ROPE RESCUE SYSTEMSThis practical approach to rope rescue looks at team integrity and development issues as well as teamefficiency concepts. Interesting, current, and sometimes controversial topics within the rope rescue communityare featured throughout.By: Michael G. BrownKey Features:Black & White . 322 pages . 2000Weight: 1.8 lbs (651 g)BK13014
URBAN SEARCHManaging Missing Person Searches in the Urban EnvironmentThis book is the first comprehensive guide to urban search. It compares factors of an urban/suburbanincident with wilderness search, including pre planning, search management, special investigationconsiderations, use of resources, and documentation.By: Christopher S. Young and John WehbringKey Features:352 pagesWeight: 1.1 lb (476 g)BK13031Urban SearchManaging Missing Person Searchesin the Urban EnvironmentLOST PERSON BEHAVIORThis book presents a review of lost person behavior and the psychology of the lost, current researchfrom the International Search and <strong>Rescue</strong> Incident Database (ISRID), an introduction to eco regions,POA models, and artificial intelligence. It is aimed at law enforcement and search and rescue personnelresponsible for the initial response and subsequent search. Field personnel will also gain importantinsight into the nature of lost person behavior. Readers will learn how to apply the bike model, usethe Search Wheel, understand new survivability tables, and learn new methods of looking at lostperson behavior. Lost person categories include Alzheimer’s disease, children, despondent, ‘wheels inthe woods’ (bikes, ATVs), winter sports (snowboarders, snowmobilers, alpine and nordic skiers), as wellas lost vehicles, subjects who leave vehicles, and missing aircraft.By: Robert J. KoesterKey Features:330 pages . Paperback . 6 x 9BK13034Christopher S. YoungJohn WehbringLost PersonBehaviorA search and rescue guide on where tolook – for land, air and waterRobert J. KoesterMANAGING THE LOST PERSON INCIDENTThe text book for the very popular “MLPI” course developed by NASAR and the National ParkService. A valuable book with or without taking the course.Key Features:Valuable information . Revised in 1997 . 224 pages . Useful sample forms . Perfect boundWeight: 1.8 lbs (809 g)BK13010ON ROPE 2ND EDITIONExcellent reference on descending, ascending, rigging, self rescue, equipment, and much more. A mustfor the serious ropework scholar.By: Allen Padgett, Bruce Smith and the National Speleological Society (NSS) Vertical SectionKey Features:Over 400 illustrations . Published by the National Speleological SocietyWeight: 2.9 lbs (1.3 g)BK13011ALPINE CAVING TECHNIQUESEnglish Edition, Speleo Projects 2002 Translated and adapted by Melanie Alspaugh. This is thedefinitive source for vertical and horizontal caving techniques among cavers worldwide.By: Georges Marbach and Bernard TourteKey Features:The source for caving techniques . 320 pages . 395 figures . 44 Black & White photos . Color coverWeight: 2.1 lbs (953 g)BK13020Books 125