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.

February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index