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S.O.S.
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. Download the
pdf
file.
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. (pdf)
[Link recovered 4/9/11 - now hosted on site!]
Considerations
for Rope Rescue. by K. Laidlaw. An
absolutely excellent description of rigging for rescue, and some suggestions for
speeding up the process. (pdf)
[Link recovered 4/9/11 - now hosted on site!]
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 (pdf)
[Link recovered 4/9/11 - now hosted on site!]
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
In More Detail
[Link updated 4/9/11]
Rules
for Urban Rescue Response
[Link updated 4/9/11]
Earthquake
to-do's during and after (pdf)
[Link recovered 4/9/11 - now hosted on site!]
HR
tools for each medium-sized Building - per floor
[Link updated 4/9/11]
A
list for Building Response Personnel Floor Wardens, Fire Wardens, Etc.
[Link updated 4/9/11]
Thinking
About Becoming a SAR K-9 Handler?
[PDF, 7.29k]
LOST PERSON BEHAVIOUR CHARACTERISTICS;
Speed Tables;
Statistics
Alzheimer Research - dbS Productions Mentally Challenged Research - dbS Productions Psychotic Research - dbS Productions Despondent Research - dbS Productions Wandering Articles and Research - dbS Productions Wandering Prevalance Statistics - dbS Productions Distances Travelled by Category - Ken Hill, Nova Scotia Elderly Hunter - Ken Hill Psychology of Lost - Ken Hill
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. [Link updated 4/9/11]
SAR
Dogs Links Page
Search 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
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
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