User information for the new 3D descent control device.Revised techniques for belaying with the MPD.Updated discussions of main/belay and twin-tension systems.Tests of contamination on polyester ropes added – full ITRS report.
Enlarged step-by-step illustrations in the Rope Access chapter. New chapter on life safety equipment testing. Terminal Learning Objectives and Enabling Learning Objectives added to each chapter. More than 240 illustrations and photos take you step-by-step through lowering and raising systems, mechanical advantage, and rappel based rescues. Topics include safety, equipment, rappelling, pick-offs, litter evacuations, patient packaging, improvised high anchor points, and organizing the response. The extensive use of illustrations and step-by-step procedures help the reader to develop or expand rope rescue knowledge and skills. Now in its revised fifth edition, the manual has been updated to include the most current products and techniques. The manual reflects what we have learned through more than 39 years of responding to rescues and teaching thousands of students. With more than 75,000 copies sold, the CMC Rope Rescue Manual has become the standard reference for many departments and rope rescue training programs.
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