alfred1 wrote:Not wanting to start a fight over this, but I don't know how else I'd put this question...how does this compare to "Life On A Line" 2nd edition?
Since I have that one, should I get this too?
It depends. What is your interest? Life On A Line is a British publication predominantly covering rope rescue techniques in caves. The Manual of US Cave Rescue Techniques is a 200+ page publication covering a much broader scope of cave rescue material than just rope techniques. It does cover many of the same rope/rigging techniques and equipment, but of course there are also differences in techniques and philosophy between the continents (for those of us who are interested in studying and comparing such things). The US manual also covers search, medical, patient transport, management, communication, and much more.
[Disclaimer: I am one of the contributing authors for the Manual of US Cave Rescue Techniques.]