Vehicle Extrication: A Practical Guide

Type

Book

Authors

Brian G. Anderson

ISBN 10

1593700210

ISBN 13

9781593700218

ISSN

Rescue

Tags

Automotive, Fire Science, Reference, Disaster Relief, Certification & Development, Education, Engineering, Social Sciences

Description

Extricating trapped victims from vehicles is the most common type of rescue performed by firefighters. By mastering the basic tools used in extrication, departments of all types can increase their effectiveness at the rescue scene. In this book, author Brian G. Anderson presents an all-inclusive guide to vehicle extrication covering: - Scene management - Tool design, operation, and maintenance - Step-by-step illustrated procedures using: hand tools, electric tools, hydraulic tools, and pneumatic tools - Procedures for automobiles, trucks, and buses - Overview of wreckers The extensive use of pictures and detailed descriptions used in Vehicle Extrication: A Practical Guide are sure to make this book an industry standard for training firefighters and other first responders. - from Amzon

Biblio Notes

Added 12/28/2011

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