Cave Rescue
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International Underwater Cave Rescue and Recovery
Organisation based in USA with the aim to support all Public Safety Agencies in the rescue and/or recovery of victims in an underwater environment.
A View From "Down Under"
Article discussing the challenges associated with cave rescue.
Oxford University Cave Club Expedition Rescue Guide
Detailed paper on expeditionary styles of cave rescue.
Rope Rescue Discussion Forum
Post you rescue question here or view the many others that have been discussed.
Cavecomm
Yahoo discussion group dedicated to cave rescue communications.
The Self Rescue Group Reading Room
Articles on cave safety, accidents, injuries and self rescue techniques.
The Cave Rescue Telephone Project
A summary of this project aiming to improve communication between an underground patient and the surface.
Survival In A Cave
Hints and tips on Self Rescue and survival.
Considerations for Rope Rescue
An extensive guide to rope rescue techniques.
SSJ Cave Rescue Committee
Rescue organisation of the Speleological Society of Japan.
ASF National Cave Rescue Commission
National organisation of Australia aiming to coordinate cave rescue activities across the country.
Cave Rescue Victoria
An organisation based in Victoria, Australia.
Cave Search and Rescue
Information and guidelines on conducting cave rescues from the New Zealand Speleological Society.
Cave Rescue Series
A number of papers addressing rescue techniques applicable to the caving environment.
Introducing the Nicola System
Detailed build and usage information for this radio system designed for rescues within Gouffre Berger.
BMS Rescue Equipment Papers
A number of white papers on rope rescue techniques and equipment.