Emergency Rescue Shoring Techniques

Title: Emergency Rescue Shoring Techniques
Author: FDNY, John O’Connell
ISBN: 0912212594 / 9780912212593
Format: Soft Cover
Pages: 512
Publisher: Fire Engineering
Year: 2005
Availability: Out of Stock

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Finally, a complete resource on shoring and stabilization of emergency scenes. This new book takes the reader step-by-step through the basic principles of emergency shoring operations so they may learn to operate in a safe and efficient atmosphere while conducting search and rescue operations in unstable environments. O’Connell thoroughly covers the engineering aspects involved in shoring and stabilization, carefully explaining how to maintain the strength and integrity of any and all structurally damaged or unstable elements such as beams, joists, girders, columns, arches, headers, or bearing walls. This book includes a glossary and covers the basic terminology and instructions for shoring.

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Teaches safe & effective size-up techniques for shoring operations
Detailed shoring construction
Outlines the risks involved in stabilization
Suitable for all firefighters, military, and construction personnel, as well as urban search and rescue teams

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Chapter 1 : An Introduction to Emergency Rescue Shoring Concepts
Chapter 2 : The Use and Training of Rescue Personnel in Shoring Operations
Chapter 3 : Setting Up Your Shoring Operations
Chapter 4 : Interior Rescue Shoring Procedures
Chapter 5 : Exterior Rescue Shoring Procedures
Chapter 6 : The Shoring and Cribbing of Sloped Surfaces
Chapter 7 : Tools and Equipment Utilized in Rescue Shoring

Appendix : Tools to Order for a Shoring Operation
Glossary
Index