Technical Rescue Handbook (2014) [pdf]

http://mra.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/nps-technical-rescue-handbook-2014.pdf

by brudgers • 7 years ago

31 4 7 years ago

I like how it's written and straight to the point, but calling an almost 300 pages book as "handbook" about _rescue_ is kind of funny.

gumby• 7 years ago

From the front of the book, in a big red box:

This textbook contains information on specialized rescue techniques and is intended for use as a part of a training course involving closely supervised field training with qualified instructors. A person cannot become proficient in technical rope rescue by simply reading this handbook. Every rescue situation is unique, requiring size-up and decision-making skills gained through personal experience.

It's a textbook, and confusingly is called both a textbook and handbook. I suppose it's probably worth tossing in your gear bag before going out on a rescue, which would make it also a "handbook".

BTW this is a great example of government in action, far far from the cartoonish invective of popular speech.

davio• 7 years ago

Also like seeing "Slamma Jamma" in a government publication

garduque• 7 years ago

Ex-mountain rescue for a busy agency out west. I would say our books were "reference" books. They are for theoretical discussion in a classroom, not an on-the-job resource as I would consider a handbook or textbook.

Technical Rescue Handbook (2014) [pdf]

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