Download or read book Analytical Concepts for Rope Rescue written by Pat Rhodes and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by internationally renown rope rigging instructor, Pat Rhodes, this book addresses a wide assortment of analytical concepts that are needed in the vocation of rope rescue.In addition, Pat offers the serious rope rescue technician an unparalleled treatment of the Vortex Multipod.NFPA 1670 requires departments that wish to perform at the Rope Rescue Technician Level to be proficient in the following areas:1. Comprehension of the fundamental physics involved in rope rescue systems, including system safety factors, critical angles, and the causes and effects of force multipliers within rope rescue systems.2. Constructing elevated anchor points to facilitate safe transition of rescuers or victims over difficult edges.3. Construct and operate highlines, i.e. Horizontal Systems.Analytical Concepts for Rope Rescue is simply the most definitive book today that truly addresses these demanding requirements.