This guide has been prepared for use as a textbook in rescue training courses at OCD-approved training schools and is to be used in rescue training programs of State and local governments. This publication explains rescue skills and techniques to those who are training for rescue service in time of national emergency under direction of the Federal, State, or local government. It describes rescue squad's tools and equipment and gives instructions for their use. This guide also contains information on basic types of building construction and the ways in which buildings may collapse as a result of blast.

"FG-E-11.1." Distribution made by issuing office. 4to. "December 1963 [published 1964]." [Issued with perforations.] "FG-E-11.1, Dec. 1963; formerly TM-14-1." FG series: Federal Guidance for State and Local Civil Defense.

Chapter 1. Organization and functions -- Chapter 2. Care and use of equipment -- Chapter 3. Rescue techniques -- Chapter 4. Casualty handling -- Chapter 5. Appreciation of damage to buildings and utilities.