ASTM_F_1824_-_97_2013.pdf

Designation:F182497(Reapproved 2013)Standard Guide forPerformance of a Water RescuerLevel II1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1824;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.1.Scope1.1 This guide covers minimum requirements for perfor-mance of a water rescuer who performs water rescues from thesurface at lakes,ponds,quarries,and other similar bodies ofwater;assists with support for rescue divers;and providesinitial patient care at a water emergency.1.2 This guide is one of a series which,together with GuideF1739,describe the minimum performance requirements of awater rescuer.1.3 Individuals who will operate in the water setting need tobe aware of the equipment and physical requirements neces-sary to be able to perform all identified objectives andnecessary skills in the setting.1.4 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.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F1739 Guide for Performance of a Water RescuerLevel I3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 drysuit,na protective suit that encompasses thewearer,prohibiting water from entering.3.1.2 immersion suit,ndesigned to provide cold waterprotection and buoyancy by one person in cold water emer-gencies.3.1.2.1 DiscussionThese devices should conform to stan-dards set by the appropriate national regulatory authority,thatis,the U.S.Coast Guard in the United States.3.1.3 personal flotation device,PFD,n a buoyant devicesuitable for use by one person in water emergencies.3.1.3.1 DiscussionThese devices should conform to stan-dards set by the appropriate national regulatory authority,thatis,the U.S.Coast Guard in the United States.4.Significance and Use4.1 This guide is to be used to expand the performance ofwater rescuers and improve the emergency response andpatient care delivered to victims in the water and cold waterenvironment at lakes,ponds,quarries,and similar bodies ofwater.4.2 All persons who are identified as water rescuers shallmeet the requirements of this guide.4.3 This guide is not intended to be used in isolation,but asa component guide,acknowledging various types/conditions atwater emergencies and many duties of response at theseincidents.It also establishes a minimum scope of performanceand encourages the addition of optional knowledge,skills,andattitudinal objectives.4.4 This guide is not for ice,coastal,or river/swiftwaterrescues.There will be additional standards to cover thespecifics for those water characteristics.4.5 This guide does not establish water rescue protocols forthe pool,beach,or other area lifeguards.4.6 This guide does not establish medical protocols,nordoes it authorize invasive procedures without specific authori-zation and medical control.4.7 This guide is intended to assist government agencies;state,local,or regional organizations;fire departments;marinepatrols;rescue teams;and others who are responsible forestablishing a minimum performance for personnel who re-spond to water emergencies.4.8 Awater rescuer shall be wearing a PFD,plus cold waterprotection when applicable.5.Objectives5.1 The water rescuer shall be able to perform the objectivesin Guide F1739.5.2 The water rescuer shall be able to perform the follow-ing:1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F32 on Search andRescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.03 on Personnel,Training and Education.Current edition approved June 1,2013.Published August 2013.Originallyapproved in 1997.Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F1824 97(2007).DOI:10.1520/F1824-97R13.2For 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.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.2.1 Swim continuously 274.32 m(300 yd),5.2.2 Perform a head-first surface dive,5.2.3 Perform a feet-first surface dive,5.2.4 Perform a stride jump entry,5.2.5 Perform a compact jump entry,5.2.6 Perform an unknown/hazard entry or ease in entry,5.2.7 Perform the approach to victim utilizing a modifiedcrawl or breast stroke and initiate a quick reverse,5.2.8 Perform a swimming extension rescue with a rescuetube,type IV PFD,or other buoyant device,5.2.9 Perform a double wrist grip escape,5.2.10 Perform a front head hold escape,5.2.11 Perform a rear head hold escape,5.2.12 Perform an unconscious one arm turn,5.2.13 Perform an unconscious two arm tur