Lost Person Behaviour (NZ Ed.)

Written by Robert Koester

The purpose of this book is simple: To help searchers look in the right place to find lost subjects faster.

Based upon a landmark study, this book is the definitive guide to solving the puzzle of where a lost person might be found. Nowhere else is it possible to learn about the latest subject categories, behavioural profiles, up to date statistics, suggested initial tasks, and investigative questions. Whether the subject is underground, underwater, under collapsed rubble, on land or has fallen from the sky, this book delivers what search managers need.

SARINZ personnel have provided subject matter expertise and data from New Zealand's SAR operations underpin the theoretical and practical nature of the research and book.

416 pages, semi-concealed wiro-o binding, A5 format
Price: $47

Alpine Rescue Techniques (3rd edition)

Written by Grant Prattley

The Alpine Rescue Techniques is written for the rescue team leader and members operating in steep and vertical alpine terrain as well as sea, cliff and caves. Other people undertaking rescue and rope rigging will also gain quite a lot from the principles and techniques explained in this book.

The aim is to have a resource that will cover a majority of the rescues that your team will encounter. Additionally this book aims to encourage you and your team to think about what you are currently doing. Discuss and debate the principles put forward. Try out the different techniques. What you currently do may work but there may be a better way.

Incident Management has been included as it provides a corner-stone to modern search and rescue. With this over-all model of coordination rescues are likely to run well. All field personnel need an understanding of incident management in order to integrate their tasks with others in the rescue and meet the overall plan.

Rescue teams need to have everything going in their favour when the call-out comes. Being well organised and having well defined decision-making will help this cause immensely.

Helicopters have revolutionised rescue since their introduction. Fast access to remote locations has meant rescuers are able make a difference to patients.

Avalanche search and rescue has moved forward with the understanding of past events and the time frames for the best chance at a survival.

First aid looks at the specific challenges of mountain rescue and working at heights.

This manual has been written by Grant Prattley (SARINZ) and published in conjunction with LandSAR (NZ) and the Mountain Safety Council.

350 pages, A5 paperback

Price: $72

Urban Search: Managing Missing Person Searches in the Urban Environment

Written by Christopher S. Young and John Wehbring

This book is the first comprehensive guide to urban search. It compares factors of an urban/suburban incident with wilderness search, including preplanning, search management, special investigation considerations, use of resources, and documentation.

Contributors include Kimberly R. Kelly, Robert J. Koester, and Michael St. John.

352 pages, A5 paperback

Price: $52

Managing Land Search Operations (MLSO)

Written & Edited by Robert C. Stoffel

This is a completely rewritten, and reorganized textbook for the course "Managing Land Search Operations." This book takes the place of the original document "Search is An Emergency" initially published by the Emergency Response Institute and later by Emergency Response International. The foundation material contained in this book has been the cornerstone for land search coordinators for over three decades in thirteen countries.Spiral bound, 540 pages, 3-hole punched and in A4 format.

Price: $77

Search Wheel - An Initial Response Search Guide

Designed by SARINZ in conjunction with Robert Koester

The Search Wheel leads students or experienced search planners through the initial response phase of the search. It is lightweight, durable, and waterproof.

Side One provides handy information on the steps needed to commit to a search effort and then deploy resources. Simply rotate the search wheel to tackle each critical topic. Side two presents essential information and behaviour profiles for the most common lost subject categories.

Data has been taken from the International Search & Rescue Incident Database (ISRID) which contains 50,000 SAR incidents. Click here for more information

Metric (km) lightweight, waterproof plastic

Price: $21

Vector Forces Calculation Guide (VFCG)

Designed and produced by SARINZ

The VFCG enhances the safe and efficient engineering of temporary rigging systems by increasing and developing your knowledge of what forces are being applied. Unlike any previous approach the VFCG uses a whole system methodology including anchor, directional and slope forces.

The VFCG can be used for any type of rigging including rescue, ropes courses, guiding, adventure racing, abseiling, climbing, caving, film crew, industrial, tower and many more. A user guide is available online in PDF format with information and examples on how to use the guide and exercises for you to complete.Click here for more information

Lightweight, waterproof plastic

Price: $21

TO ORDER

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