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9780323019132

Field Guide to Accompany High Angle Rescue Techniques

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  • ISBN13:

    9780323019132

  • ISBN10:

    0323019137

  • Edition: 3rd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-08-23
  • Publisher: Mosby
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Summary

Knowledge of high angle rescue is vital to many emergency service personnel. Field Guide to High Angle Rescue Techniques offers the latest in compliance with nationally recognized standards set by OSHA and the NFPA. This quick reference offers a variety of common high angle situations and procedures for easy consultation in the field. Full color throughout, the design is visually engaging and aids in understanding concepts. Easy-to-transport, the reader can take it with them, wherever they go. Ideal for rescuers, students, and trainers. Complies with the latest NFPA guidelines. Small size and condensed content for quick reference in the field or classroom. Extensively illustrated with diagrams of procedures and tying knots. Minimum equipment lists for procedures to aid rescuers in preparation.

Table of Contents

Rope Care
Inspecting a Rope
2(1)
Guidelines for Retiring a Rope
3(3)
Knots and Anchoring
Knots
6(14)
Bowline on a Coil
6(1)
Bowline, Interlocking Long Tail
7(1)
Clove Hitch
8(1)
Double Overhand
9(1)
Figure 8
10(2)
Figure 8 Bend
12(1)
Figure 8 Follow-Through Knot
13(1)
Figure 8 on a Bight
14(2)
Grapevine Knot (Double Fisherman's Knot)
16(1)
Munter Hitch
17(1)
Ring Bend (Water Knot, Overhand Bend)
18(2)
Anchoring Techniques
20(10)
Tensionless Hitch (High-Strength Tie-off)
20(1)
Wrap 3, Pull 2 for Anchoring
21(1)
Establishing a Picket System
22(1)
Pretensioned Back-Ties
23(1)
Load-Sharing Anchors
24(2)
Simple Two-Point, Load-Distributing Anchor
26(1)
Two-Loop Figure 8, Load-Distributing Anchor System
27(3)
One-Person Techniques
Belaying
30(1)
Belaying Signals
30(1)
Tying the Munter Hitch for Use in Belaying
31(1)
Rappelling
31(6)
Rappelling with the Figure 8 with Ears
32(2)
Locking Off the Figure 8 with Ears
34(1)
Gaining Extra Control Using a Figure 8 with Ears
35(1)
Double-Wrapping
35(1)
Using a Spare Carabiner
36(1)
Rappelling with the Brake Bar Rack
36(1)
Ascending
37(15)
Selecting Material for a Prusik Hitch
37(1)
Creating a Prusik Loop
37(1)
Attaching a Prusik Loop to a Rope
38(2)
Tying Off Short
40(1)
Changing Over
41(1)
Equipment Needed for Changing Over
41(1)
Changing Over from Ascending to Rappelling
42(2)
Changing Over from Rappelling to Ascending
44(2)
Extricating from a Jammed Rappel Device
46(6)
Communications Coordination
Whistle Blasts for Communication
52(1)
Organization and Management
52(1)
Key Points in Maintaining an Organized Rescue
52(1)
Important Safety Reminders
52(4)
Litters
Litters and Rescue Subject Packaging
56(8)
Improvised Litter Tie-In for a Rescue Subject
56(1)
Anchoring Rescue Subject Tie-Ins to the Litter
57(1)
Upper Torso Component
57(1)
Lower Torso Component
58(1)
Tying the Main-Line Rope Directly to the Head of the Litter
59(1)
Tying a Closed Loop Directly to the Head of the Litter
60(1)
Adjustable Litter Tender Tie-In
61(3)
Lowering, Belaying, and Hauling
Low Angle Litter Evacuation
64(8)
Voice Communications for Low Angle Lowering
64(1)
1:1 Mechanical Advantage Hauling System
65(1)
Haul Commands
66(1)
Using Progress Capture Devices in Steep Slope Evacuation
67(1)
Positioning the Progress Capture Device (PCD)
68(1)
Setting the Progress Capture Device
68(1)
Free Running Progress Capture Device
69(1)
Counterbalance Haul System
70(1)
2:1 Hauling System for Low Angle Evacuation
71(1)
Rescue-Belaying
72(7)
Tandem Prusiks
72(1)
Radium-Releasing Hitch
72(2)
Releasing the Radium-Releasing Hitch
74(2)
Operating (Tending) the Tandem Prusiks
76(2)
Prusik Minding Pulley (PMP)
78(1)
Pickoff Rescue
79(5)
Equipment Needed for Rescue of a Person Wearing a Seat Harness
79(1)
Sizing Up the Situation in a Pickoff Rescue
79(1)
Physical Situation
79(1)
Emotional Situation
79(1)
Initial Assessment of the Subject's Medical Needs
79(1)
Communicating with the Subject
79(1)
Pickoff Rescue of a Subject Not Wearing a Seat Harness
80(1)
Placing a Tied Seat Harness on a Subject
80(1)
Tied Hasty Seat Harness
80(1)
Tying the Hasty Seat Harness
81(1)
Rescue Chest Harness
82(1)
Tying the Rescue Chest Harness
83(1)
High Angle Lowering
84(10)
Lowering Commands
84(2)
Using a Brake Bar Rack to Lower a Practice Rescuer on a Slope
86(2)
The Spider (also called a Bridle or Harness)
88(1)
Creating an Adjustable Spider from Rope
88(1)
Litter Tender Tie-Ins
89(1)
Belay System for Litter Lowering
90(1)
Rigging the Litter for Single Line Lowering
91(1)
Spiders for Double Line Lowering
92(1)
Passing Knots
93(1)
Hauling Systems
94(6)
1:1 Theoretical Mechanical Advantage (TMA) Hauling System
94(1)
2:1 Hauling System without the Diminishing V
95(1)
3:1 Haul System (Z-Rig)
96(1)
4:1 Hauling System (Piggyback System)
97(3)
Rigging Calculations
Calculating the Fall Factor
100(1)
Tower Rescue Size Up
100(1)
10% Rule for Highlines
101(3)
Helicopters
Helicopters: Decision Making and Situational Awareness
104(1)
Emergency Briefing Format
104(1)
Helicopter Landing Zones
104(4)
Twelve Standard Aviation Questions That Could Save Your Life
108(1)
Operational Red Flags
108

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