Principles of Vehicle Extrication, 4th Edition

Principles of Vehicle Extrication, Fourth Edition ALL NEW with 59 Skill Sheets This all NEW text meets NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, 2017 Edition, Chapter 8, Vehicle Rescue JPR's. This new edition provides rescue personnel with techniques, skills and equipment available for the safe and effective extrication of victims trapped in vehicles and related machinery. NEW passenger vehicle technologies are included in this book are Fuel Systems: Electric, Plug-in Electric, Extended Range Electric, Hybrid; CNG, LPG, Biofuel, Ethanol, and Hydrogen. Also Electrical Systems: Keyless Entry and Various Batteries (traditional, lithium Ion, and others). Collision Avoidance Systems and Updated information for other vehicle systems are in this new edition. The manual includes Awareness, Operations and Technician Level Rescuers for Passenger Vehicle Extrication - - Heavy Vehicle Extrication - - Special Extrication Situations. This text book is appropriate for: Firefighters, law enforcement, emergency medical services (EMS), industrial emergency responders, transportation, public works and utility staff, military responders, and rescue personnel Appendix A correlates the NFPA JPR's to the specific page(s) in the text. Students and instructors can easily locate material associated with each JPR. IFSTA text books are prepared to maximize adult learning with one column format. All illustrations are placed within the associated content of the book so the learner is READING and SEEING the information. Key terms and definitions are emphasized to insure success in quizzes and tests. Warning and Caution Boxes are highlighted so the attention of a learner is focused on critical safety information.