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Elevator & Escalator Rescue Theodore Lee Jarboe

Elevator & Escalator Rescue By Theodore Lee Jarboe

Elevator & Escalator Rescue by Theodore Lee Jarboe

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A guide that provides members of the fire service community guidance to proper and safe operations around elevators and escalators. It helps them learn about the history and future of these devices, as well as construction and components. It is suitable for firefighters of various ranks.

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Elevator & Escalator Rescue Summary

Elevator & Escalator Rescue: A Comprehensive Guide by Theodore Lee Jarboe

Written by firefighters for firefighters, Elevator and Escalator Rescue: A Comprehensive Guide contains important information for technical rescue members, training officers, and fire company members alike. This engaging and assessable book details the risks involved in elevator and escalator rescues and how to face them successfully.

About Theodore Lee Jarboe

Theodore Lee Jarboe served the Montgomery County, Maryland, Fire and Rescue Service for 40 years. For more than 25 years, Ted taught elevator rescue training in many locations throughout the United States. Ted is a Certified Emergency Manager, Executive Fire Officer, and a Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (MiFireE).|John J. O'Donoghue served the Cambridge, MA Fire Department for 39 years. He has been a member of the ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators- Emergency Operations Committee since 1994.

Table of Contents

History of elevators; Elevator system overview; Traction elevator system: Passenger; Types of hoistway doors; Hallway and lobby features; Car interior components and finish; Hydraulic elevators: Passenger; Freight elevators and dumbwaiters; New technologies; Residential and special elevators; Safety philosophy and rules; Rescue tools and equipment; Hoistway door unlocking devices (keys); Poling guidelines; Top and side emergency exits; Forcible entry: Types, use, and safety; Managing passenger entrapment incident; Managing victim pinned incident; Managing victim fell down hoistway incident; Managing elevator fires; Case studies and lessons learned; Shunt trip activation; The case for a common firefighters' service phase I key use of elevators under fire conditions; Training for safe and successful elevator rescue operations; Escalator development history; Escalator system; Safety philosophy and rules; Escalator safety features; Rescue tools and equipment; Glossary of elevator and firefighter terminology.

Additional information

CIN1593700768G
9781593700768
1593700768
Elevator & Escalator Rescue: A Comprehensive Guide by Theodore Lee Jarboe
Theodore Lee Jarboe
Used - Good
Hardback
PennWell Books
20070401
284
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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