Engineering Practical Rope Rescue Systems

A comprehensive look at a wide variety of rope rescue systems is presented in this text. Written by an experienced rope rescue professional, it's a practical and entertaining resource for rope rescuers from basic through advanced levels. Exciting stories recreate real situations for the student, who then applies problem-solving principles described in the text. Team issues - integrity, development, and efficiency - are featured and build a superior survival profile for students who adopt these modern training philosophies. Highlighted notes emphasize interesting, current, and sometimes controversial topics within the rope rescue community.