Basic Navigation For Search and Rescue and Survival (Outdoor Skills and Preparedness)

Enberg, Bryan

 
9781620052594: Basic Navigation For Search and Rescue and Survival (Outdoor Skills and Preparedness)
ISBN 10: 1620052598 ISBN 13: 9781620052594
Editorial: Waterford Press Ltd, 2016

Sinopsis

Basic Navigation for Search and Rescue and Survival is a valuable reference for skilled rescue professionals, recreationists and anyone active in a wilderness setting. This lightweight folding guide is waterproof to withstand rigorous use in the field and fits easily in your pocket. Developed by NASAR's education division in collaboration with Waterford Press, the easy-to-use guide contains supporting color illustrations and will assist your ability to expertly navigate using a map, compass and GPS. Topics include triangulation techniques, aiming off, measuring distance in the field and techniques to navigate in a survival situation. Great resource for SAR technicians as well as campers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Acerca del autor

Bryan Enberg is the Director of Education for the National Association for Search and Rescue. He is the SAR Coordinator for the State of New Jersey with the New Jersey State Police and has been a member of New Jersey Search and Rescue for nineteen years, serving as chief until 2015. Before getting into SAR, Bryan was a firefighter for nine years with the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department. He holds certifications as an instructor for NASAR's Managing the Lost Person Incident (MLPI), Introduction to Search and Rescue (ISAR), and Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR). Bryan recently developed the newly released NASAR program, Initial Actions in Search and Rescue (SARIA). Bryan also instructs Rope Rescue and Patient Packaging and Transport and offers consulting services regarding team management, social media and professional standards credentialing. He serves as president of the Mountain Rescue Association as well as with the New Jersey State Police, Urban Search and Rescue Unit. Bryan has been backpacking and climbing since his scouting years and has returned to scouting with his son, Joshua. He resides in Sparta, New Jersey, with his wife, Jennifer, a lieutenant and Search Manager with NJSAR and NMG PSD instructor.

De la contraportada

The ability to expertly navigate using a map, compass, and GPS is crucial for the skilled SAR technician. Maintaining proficiency in this vital skill requires routine review and practice. The NASAR Basic Navigation for Search and Rescue and Survival Pocket Reference Guide has been developed by NASAR’s education division in collaboration with Waterford Press. It is meant to be a tool for those taking part in NASAR instructor lead training and for SARTECH candidates as they prepare for their certification evaluations and throughout their SAR careers. Sized to fit into a pocket or chest harness, this guide is a must-have reference tool for any SAR responder.

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Editorial
Waterford Press Ltd
Año de publicación
2016
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1620052598
ISBN 13 
9781620052594
Encuadernación
Folleto
Número de páginas
10
Editor
Kavanagh J M
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