rescue work

Discusses the origins of search-and-rescue swimming in the 1980s, its application during Hurricane Katrina, the extensive training required to work in the field, and the lessons learned from various rescue operations in the civilian and military sectors, and includes a glossary.

Provides an introduction to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, discussing the purpose of the group and its place in the Department of Homeland Security, and describes the responsibilities of workers on the front lines of emergency management, examining their importance in situations such as the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and Hurricane Katrina.

Chronicles the events and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, describing how it devastated the shores of Louisiana and Mississippi in August 2005.

After becoming famous and getting the attention of the daughter of a wealthy New York City developer following his rescue of a little girl from a speeding subway train, Nick looks for other people to rescue.

Describes the history of emergency medical response teams as well as their training, special operations, extreme situations--such as natural or man-made disasters--and methods of saving lives.

Discusses the internal workings of rescue vehicles, including ambulance, fire truck, tow truck, submarine rescue vehicle, lifeboat, and more.

In the late nineteenth century, twelve-year-old Rhoda investigates her suspicion that a wrecker may be luring ships to their destruction on the Virginia barrier island where her father is keeper of a U.S. Lifesaving Station.

Disappointed in her K-9 team partner Cody's bad attitude, Annika Borg and her dog Rambler must face the challenge of rescuing a six-year-old-- their first mission-- on their own.

After becoming famous and getting the attention of the daughter of a wealthy New York City developer following his rescue of a little girl from a speeding subway train, Nick looks for other people to rescue.

Explorer Mick McCarthy recounts his experiences as a search and rescue dog handler, describing the demands of training and qualification and the dangers, thrills, tragedies, and triumphs of search and rescue operations.