Collapse Operations for First Responders

"Collapse Operations for First Responders" by O’Connell, John, published by PennWell. This book discusses in detail the common warning signs of structural collapse and what to do when they are encountered, providing a practical, hands-on approach to operating safely and effectively in collapse rescue situations. Discussion is chiefly directed toward one of the most common types of structures around the country, wood and brick-and-joist (ordinary-constructed) buildings, known as URM (unreinforced masonry) construction. Various types of shoring and cribbing techniques vital to collapse rescue operations, as well as void size-up, safety at collapse operations, tools used in voids, and void procedures are explored. This book is a must-have resource for firefighters, officers, chiefs, and technical rescue response personnel. Content: Front Matter • Introduction • Preface • Table of Contents 1. Warning Signs, Causes, and Safety Precautions of Building Collapse 2. Basic Building Construction Related to Building Failure 3. Initial Emergency Response 4. Collapse Patterns and Void Search Operations 5. Shoring Operations: An Overview 6. Rescue Personnel Uses and Training Criteria 7. Tools and Equipment Needed for Structural Collapse Operations • Glossary Index Book details: 212 pages, published 2012. Order now on BookShops.in with fast, reliable delivery across India.