{"product_id":"heavy-rescue-lifting-extrication-jon-curley-gifire-9798242540774","title":"Heavy Rescue Lifting \u0026 Extrication: Principles, Planning, and Practical Considerations","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeavy rescue operations demand precision, discipline, and sound decision-making-often in high-risk, time-critical environments. \u003cb\u003eHeavy Rescue Lifting Basics\u003c\/b\u003e is a comprehensive, practical guide designed to support rescue professionals in planning and executing safe, effective emergency lifting operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by an experienced rescue practitioner and instructor, this manual breaks down complex lifting principles into clear, structured guidance that can be applied on real incidents, during training, and in operational planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book focuses on \u003cb\u003ehow to think, plan, and control a lift\u003c\/b\u003e, not just how to operate equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e6-stage systematic approach\u003c\/b\u003e to heavy rescue lifting\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Assess, Stabilize \u0026amp; Block, Lift, Follow the Load, Secure, Extricate)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to identify \u003cb\u003ecenter of gravity, load weight, forces, and pivot points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect vs. indirect lifting techniques and when to use each\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSingle-stage and multi-stage lift planning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStatic and dynamic stabilization principles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAirbag, strut, cribbing, and secondary lift considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafety cells, load following, and redundancy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon errors, lift height loss, and how to mitigate risk\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-world rescue examples involving HGVs, buses, trailers, and heavy vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirefighters and technical rescue technicians\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeavy rescue and RTC specialists\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUrban search and rescue (USAR) personnel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraining officers and instructors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmergency services leaders involved in lift planning and command\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to heavy rescue or an experienced operator, this guide reinforces \u003cb\u003efundamental principles that save lives-both casualties and rescuers\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Book Matters: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeavy rescue lifting is not about improvisation-it's about \u003cb\u003eplanning, control, and discipline\u003c\/b\u003e. This manual emphasizes working within equipment limits, understanding load behavior, and avoiding unnecessary complexity that increases risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear explanations, structured checklists, and practical examples make this book an essential reference for both \u003cb\u003etraining environments and operational readiness\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jon Curley Gifire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798242540774\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.30d","brand":"Jon Curley Gifire","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588404523263,"sku":"9798242540774","price":33.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/heavy-rescue-lifting-extrication-jon-curley-gifire-9798242540774","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}