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Signaling Techniques Article illustrates methods and tactics for
summoning help. Also includes a "homemade flare" recipe.
Oxford
University Cave Club: Expedition Rescue Guide
The booklet was written with the main aim of teaching members of Oxford
University Cave Club techniques that may be useful in the event of a rescue,
particularly on expedition in Spain. I have now made it publicly available in
the hope that others will find it useful. I accept no responsibility for any
injury resulting from the use of techniques discussed here. I would, however,
welcome comments upon the booklet.
Anchor
Loads & how they alter with different rigging and operating systems.
by Technical Rescue Magazine: Do we need to use the same equipment for different
loads? No!
Cambridge University Caving Club Austria Rescue Guide.
by the Cambridge University Caving Club. Based on the Oxford University Cave
Club Guide.
Considerations
for Rope Rescue. by K. Laidlaw. An
absolutely excellent description of rigging for rescue, and some suggestions for
speeding up the process.
OA
Guide to General Emergency Procedures
by R. Curtis. This is a reprint from the Backpacker's Field Manual. It has some
nice decision trees for emergency response.
The Four
Levels of Self-Rescue by J. Gookin. A short paper with some general
definitions of what self rescue is... and isn't.
Stress
and the Rescuer. by T. Schimelpfenig & L. Lindsey. A discussion of
how the rescuer is stressed from an incident. From the NOLS Wilderness First Aid
book.
Tips for
Team Leaders (Emergency Services). by A. Sheehan. Some great tips on how
to be an effective team leader.
Dealing
with Panic in Emergency Situations. by B. Tilton. How to use
"repetitive persistence" to handle a bad situation.
Team
Membering for Rescue. by C. Weddle. A short paper on the psychology of
being on a rescue team. Includes numerous hints on how to be an effective rescue
team member
FM
21-60 VISUAL SIGNALS The most
common types of visual signals are arm-and-hand, flag, pyrotechnic, and
ground-to-air signals. However, soldiers are not limited to the types of signals
discussed and may use what is available. Chemical light sticks, flashlights, and
other items can be used provided their use is standardized within a unit and
understood by soldiers and units working in the area. The only limit is the
soldier's initiative and imagination.
Rope
Management and Knots, from Military Mountaineering
[FM 3-97c4] The rope is a vital piece of equipment to the mountaineer.
When climbing, rappelling, or building various installations, the mountaineer
must know how to properly utilize and maintain this piece of equipment. If the
rope is not managed or maintained properly, serious injury may occur. This
chapter discusses common rope terminology, management techniques, care and
maintenance procedures, and knots.
The 5
Stages of Rescue Anyone remember these?
The 5 Stages of Rescue
In More Detail
Rules
for Urban Rescue Response
Earthquake
to-do's during and after
HR
tools for each medium-sized Building - per floor
A
list for Building Response Personnel Floor Wardens, Fire Wardens, Etc.
Thinking
About Becoming a SAR K-9 Handler?
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LOST PERSON BEHAVIOUR CHARACTERISTICS;
Speed Tables;
Statistics
Probability
of Location Have you ever wanted to mark the spot on a map, showing the
location of a missing person? For a few of the lost person
categories,
this is possible to a point. You may end up with more than one "X" on
the map. But at least you can send teams to check the "X"s out,
instead of just sending searchers to the traditional high POA area segments.
SAR
Dogs Links Page
Dog
Training - General
Understanding
Search Dogs
SAR
Dog Handbook [.zipfile]
Point
Loading on Litter Rigs
Rotational
Litter Rigs Roto rigs
Multi
Point Force Distributing Anchor M.P.F.D.A.
More
Anchors Mazinaw, Kanata, Outouais
R.A.D.
SYSTEMS
A
Knot for Equalizing Anchor Systems for
comment - graphics - there are 7 jpgs on the page - from 17-48k each
Climbing
Knot Dictionary - Illustrated From Dave Hunt
Knots
on the Web (Peter Suber) Great collection of links to other knot
resources
Knot
Primer for the Blue Ridge Mtn. Rescue Group Inc.
Ropers
Knots Page Knot site on knot-work in real rope and lines
Urban
Search and Rescue (USAR) Discussion Forum
Tracking
Trailing Scenting SAR Dog Discussion Forum
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