ASTM_F_3048_-_13e1.pdf

Designation:F3048131Standard Guide forSwiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue Operations1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3048;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1NOTEFigs.X1.1 X1.4 were repositioned editorially in February 2014.1.Scope1.1 This guide establishes a framework within whichswiftwater/flood Search and Rescue(SAR)operations shall beconducted as part of the National Incident Management System(NIMS)/Incident Command System(ICS).1.2 The requirements of this guide shall apply toindividuals,agencies,and organizations that respond toswiftwater/flood SAR operations,including those not regulatedby government mandates.1.3 This document does not define the specific trainingrequired for personnel involved in swiftwater/flood SAR op-erations.Refer to local,state,federal,public,and privateswiftwater rescue certification and operations courses thatsatisfy the existing authority having jurisdiction(AHJ)require-ments.1.4 This guide includes references more common to theUnited States of America,but may be adapted for use else-where.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use or as defined withina(regional or geographical)response region or by the AHJ.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F1422 Guide for Using the Incident Command SystemFramework in Managing Search and Rescue OperationsF1768 Guide for Using Whistle Signals During Rope RescueOperationsF2752 Guide for Training for Level I Rope Rescue(R1)Rescuer Endorsement2.2 Other Documents:FEMA,National Incident Management System,December20083FEMA,National Response Framework(NRF),January201343.Terminology3.1 Acronyms:3.1.1 AHJAuthority Having Jurisdiction3.1.2 EMSEmergency Medical Services3.1.3 IAPIncident Action Plan3.1.4 ICIncident Command or Incident Commander3.1.5 ICSIncident Command System3.1.6 NIMSNational Incident Management System3.1.7 PFDPersonal Flotation Device3.1.8 PPEPersonal Protective Equipment3.1.9 PWCPersonal Water Craft(e.g.,jet ski,water bike)3.1.10 PTBPosition Task Book3.1.11 SARSearch and Rescue3.1.12 SWFTSwiftwater/Flood Technician3.1.13 TFLTask Force Leader3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 authority having jurisdictionan organization,office,or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of acode or standard,or for approving equipment,materials,installation,or a procedure.3.2.2 boat-assistedswiftwater/flood SAR operations aidedby a boat,in which the boat is operated on a tether.3.2.3 boat-basedswiftwater/flood SAR operations con-ducted from a boat only.3.2.4 flooda great flowing or overflowing of water,espe-cially over land not usually submerged.51This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F32 on Searchand Rescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.02 on Managementand Operations.Current edition approved Dec.1,2013.Published January 2014.DOI:10.1520/F3048-13E01.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3http:/www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/NIMS_core.pdf4http:/www.fema.gov/national-response-framework5http:/ February 7,2013Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.2.5 helicopter-basedswiftwater/flood SAR operationsconducted by a helicopter crew,which intends to make directcontact with the subject(s)while remaining airborne.3.2.6 in-water contactswiftwater/flood SAR operationsconducted by rescuers in the water who make direct contactwith the subject(s).3.2.7 near shorethe side of the watercourse where opera-tions or Incident Command may occur.3.2.8 personal flotation device(PFD)a buoyant devicesuitable for use by one person to stay afloat in a wateremergency.This may be a vest,ring buoy,life preserver,cushion,or other special purpose buoyant apparatus.Typesinclude:3.2.8.1 Type Ioffshore life jacket3.2.8.2 Type IInear shore buoyant vest3.2.8.3 Type IIIflotation aid3.2.8.4 Type IVthrowable device3.2.8.5 Type Vspecial use device3.2.9 recoveryan operation to retrieve deceased personsfrom the current position and move them to a designated place.3.2.10 rescuean operation to retrieve persons in distress,provide for their initial medical or other needs,and deliverthem to a place of safety.63.2.11 searchan operation using available trained person-nel and facilities to locate persons in distress.73.2.12 shore-basedswiftwater/f