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Cave Rescue

Introducing the Nicola System (Site) - Detailed build and usage information for this radio system designed for cave rescues and for security underground.
Rope Rescue Discussion Forum (Site) - Post you rescue question here or view the many others that have been discussed.
A View From "Down Under" (Site) - Article discussing the challenges associated with cave rescue.
Cavecomm (Site) - Yahoo discussion group dedicated to cave rescue communications.
American Caving Accidents (Site) - A compendium of accident and safety incident reports from the North American caving community, published by the National Speleological Society.
The Self Rescue Group Reading Room (Site) - Articles on cave safety, accidents, injuries and self rescue techniques.
BMS Rescue Equipment Papers (Site) - A number of white papers on rope rescue techniques and equipment.
The Cave Rescue Telephone Project (Site) - A summary of this project aiming to improve communication between an underground patient and the surface.
Cave Search and Rescue (Site) - Information and guidelines on conducting cave rescues from the New Zealand Speleological Society.
Considerations for Rope Rescue (Site) - A guide to rope rescue techniques.
Oxford University Cave Club Expedition Rescue Guide (Site) - Detailed paper on expeditionary styles of cave rescue.