by Ray Downey, Sr., Battalion Chief, Special Operations, FDNY; FEMA USAR Team
Chief Ray Downey has developed city and national rescue teams, and has been involved in numerous rescue operations, including the bombing of the World Trade Center, the bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City, and various natural disasters. He offers guidelines and recommendations on how to start a rescue company, the equipment needed, and the operational planning that is necessary for company development. Specific rescue company response incidents are also discussed.
Contents:
I: Getting started โ the rescue company and its people โข What rescue is about โข Recruiting and staffing โข Rescue apparatus โข Tools and equipment โข State-of-the-art equipment โข Maintenance of tools and equipment โข Training
II: Rescue incidents โข Impalement โข Operating on air โข Buried victims โข Elevators โข Air bags โข Utilizing the rescue company โข Water rescue teams โข Confined space โข Vehicle accidents
III: Operations and planning โข Rescue operational plan โข Rope and rigging โข Treating victims โข Concrete โข Planning for major operations
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