Emergency Rescue Shoring Techniques, John P. O'Connell, 2005
A complete resource on shoring and stabilization of emergency scenes.
This 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.
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.
Key Features & Benefits:
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
About the Author:
John P. O’Connell has been a member of FDNY for more than 24 years, and is currently assigned to Rescue Company No. 3.
He is a New York State certified instructor, adjunct instructor for the New York State Academy of Fire Science, and certified instructor for the New York City Fire Department Division of Training, as well as an editorial advisory board member and contributing editor of Fire Engineering magazine.
O’Connell also is actively involved in the Fire Department Instructor’s Conference, and is the author of more than 30 articles on structural collapse. He teaches shoring seminars internationally.
7" x 10", 511 pages, softbound, ISBN: 0-9122-1259-4, BE2726 / $69.00
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