The second edition of this text covers the critical rescue skills needed by emergency personnel working in both rural and urban areas. It contains instruction for personal high angle rope skills and team rope rescue skills. The first half of the book introduces the student to the high angle environment, equipment used and specific personal skills. The second half defines rope rescue as it is used by various disciplines, like law enforcement and fire service, and details some of the standard skills used in rope rescue. It also describes how communication is used in rescue, what distinguishes a team in rescue, and reviews the medical response needs in rescue. It includes a list of key terms and a glossary to explain the correct terminology, as well as evaluation exercises and student activities at the conclusion of every chapter.