The Rescue Company
| AUTHOR | Downey, Ray |
| PUBLISHER | Fire Engineering Books (01/01/1992) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
Chief Ray Downey has developed city and national rescue teams, and has been involved in numerous rescue operations, including the bombing of the World Trade Center, the bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City, and various natural disasters. He offers guidelines and recommendations on how to start a rescue company, the equipment needed, and the operational planning that is necessary for company development. Specific rescue company response incidents are also discussed.
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ISBN-13:
9780912212258
ISBN-10:
091221225X
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
328
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
7.00 x 0.50 x 9.90 inches
Weight:
1.88 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Fire Science
Dewey Decimal:
628.925
Library of Congress Control Number:
91042652
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Chief Ray Downey has developed city and national rescue teams, and has been involved in numerous rescue operations, including the bombing of the World Trade Center, the bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City, and various natural disasters. He offers guidelines and recommendations on how to start a rescue company, the equipment needed, and the operational planning that is necessary for company development. Specific rescue company response incidents are also discussed.
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Author:
Downey, Ray
Ray Downey, Sr., served as a Battalion Chief of Special Operations for FDNY and on the FEMA USAR Team. Affectionately referred to as "The Master of Disaster" and "God," Deputy Chief Raymond M. Downey, Commanding Officer of the Special Operations Command (SOC), died in the line of duty, while helping others escape from the fire and collapse scene of the twin towers at the World Trade Center on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The fire service was a major force in his life, as evidenced by his sterling career. He truly was a legend in his own time.
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