Includes index.

Planning and scene assessment -- Conducting the search -- Shoring and stabilization -- Lifting systems -- Breaching and cutting -- Heavy equipment -- Victim and medical rescuer considerations -- Incident termination -- Appendix A. Heavy rescue task force incident call list -- Appendix B. Task force base of operation set-up procedures -- Appendix D. Nail shear and bolt shear values -- Appendix D. Breaching and cutting tool chart -- Appendix E. Information on web slings and shackles -- Appendix F. 20 questions to answer when ordering a crane -- Glossary.