International Association of Fire Chiefs, National Fire Protection Association
David Sweet
ISBN-13: 9780763758028
$61.95 (Sugg. US List)
Paperback
300 Pages
© 2012
Will Publish: 5/27/2011
The ability to remove a trapped victim from a vehicle or other machinery
is vital for fire and rescue personnel. Based on the 2008 edition of
NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications,
this text provides rescue technicians with the knowledge and
step-by-step technical instruction needed to fully understand all
aspects of vehicle extrication incidents.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Vehicle Extrication
Chapter 2 Rescue Incident Management
Chapter 3 Mechanical Energy and Vehicle Anatomy
Chapter 4 Advanced Vehicle Technology: Alternative Powered Vehicles
Chapter 5 Supplemental Restraint Systems
Chapter 6 Tools and Equipment
Chapter 7 Site Operations
Chapter 8 Vehicle Stabilization
Chapter 9 Victim Access and Management
Chapter 10 Alternative Extrication Techniques
Chapter 11 Commercial/Heavy Vehicles
Chapter 12 Agricultural Extrication
Chapter 13 Terminating the Incident
Appendix A Ropes and Rigging
Appendix B NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications Correlation
Appendix C NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents Correlation
