UVSAR

Books and publications: ProGuide Series

"A fantastic guide that will immediately become the UK rescue industry standard" [Technical Rescue #56]

ProGuides are the ultimate in pocket reference books for professional rescue, safety and outdoor pursuits.

Each coil-bound guide is printed on 100% waterproof paper, which can be repeatedly soaked, washed (up to 60°C), scrubbed and disinfected without damage. Unlike many other 'waterproof' notebooks that rely on coated paper, ProGuides are printed on polymer sheets using our own unique process - they can be written on, are resistant to abrasion and tearing, and will not stick together after months festering in a damp pocket. We use the latest ditigal printing technology to ensure crystal-clear text and graphics specifically designed to be legible in all lighting conditions. Mud, grease, blood, sweat and tears easily wash off. Hundreds of professional rescuers, firefighters and instructors around the world rely on ProGuides every day.

• Rugged plastic covers protect the ProGuide, and smooth corners protect your pocket.
• Unique measurement overlays specific to each subject.
• Corrosion-proof non-magnetic plastic coil binding.
• A6 (105mm x 148mm) page size fits neatly in uniform and trouser pockets, including Wolfpack/Molle USAR harnesses.
• Pages can be written on with ballpoint pens, markers, chinagraph, etc.
• Content is fully compliant with established standards and protocols, and is written by world-leading experts in each field.
• Cutting-edge computer-generated artwork is clear and easy-to-understand even in extreme conditions and low light.
• Branded covers and custom inserts available on request - Brigade or team logos, etc. - subject to a small fee or minimum volume.

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Urban Search and Rescue Operations A unique publication purpose-designed for the USAR operations and techniques used by UK Fire Service teams and many others. Over 100 pages, covering the full range of information needed by operational members of a USAR, disaster response or NGO rescue team.

Line Operations A complete Safe Work At Height (SWAH) and Line Rescue guidebook for Fire Service, industrial and other rescue teams working in the UK or to UK-style policies, covering everything from basic principles to advanced rigging and rope access.

Coming soon

Urban Search and Rescue Advisor Essential reference information for USAR team advisors, structural supervisors and assessors on the management and control of incidents, including core USAR skills (collapse, search, breaching, line ops, confined spaces) and incident type issues (CBRN, out-of-area ops, canines, passenger transport, tunnels and much more). Expected to be published before the end of 2009.

CBRNe The only field guide for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives incident operations and management specifically for the UK market, covering every aspect of this important new theat faced by emergency service responders and planning officers. Also includes non-ionising radiation (RF and EMF fields, antenna sites, etc.). Expected to be published by mid-2010.

Ambulance HART In support of the UK Ambulance Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) program, this book combines elements of USAR awareness, safe work at height, offshore safety, BA equipment use and of course the essentials of CBRNe. Expected to be published by mid-2010.