Prepared in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 1006 and 1670, this textbook is designed to prepare the student in meeting requirements for a level I or II technical rescuer professional. Each chapter follows the same structure, starting off with a listing of the knowledge and skills objectives. Then a "You Are the Technical Rescuer" scenario is presented where the student is asked some key questions that will subsequently be addressed. In a closing wrap-up, the key points and "hot terms" are summarized. Filled with color photographs and tables it also provides the address to a matching website offering chapter pretests, interactive skill drills, and skill evaluation sheets. Appendix D, on ropes and rigging, is also available exclusively online. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)