| Collapse Operations for First Responders Contributor(s): O'Connell, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1593702639 ISBN-13: 9781593702632 Publisher: Fire Engineering Books OUR PRICE: $78.85 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Fire Science |
| Dewey: 363.348 |
| LCCN: 2011027278 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.7" W x 11.2" (2.10 lbs) 260 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Collapse Operations for First Responders discusses in detail the common warning signs of structural collapse and what to do when they are encountered, providing a practical, hands-on approach to operating safely and effectively in collapse rescue situations. Discussion is chiefly directed toward one of the most common types of structures around the country, wood and brick-and-joist (ordinary-constructed) buildings, known as URM (unreinforced masonry) construction. Various types of shoring and cribbing techniques vital to collapse rescue operations, as well as void size-up, safety at collapse operations, tools used in voids, and void procedures are explored. Collapse Operations for First Responders is a must-have resource for firefighters, officers, chiefs, and technical rescue response personnel. |