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ASTM F 3048 : 2013 : R2022

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Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Standard Guide for Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue Operations

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

07-07-2022

€56.53
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Committee
F 32
DocumentType
Guide
Pages
9
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

1.1This guide establishes a framework within which swiftwater/flood Search and Rescue (SAR) operations shall be conducted as part of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS).

1.2The requirements of this guide shall apply to individuals, agencies, and organizations that respond to swiftwater/flood SAR operations, including those not regulated by government mandates.

1.3This document does not define the specific training required for personnel involved in swiftwater/flood SAR operations. Refer to local, state, federal, public, and private swiftwater rescue certification and operations courses that satisfy the existing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.

1.4This guide includes references more common to the United States of America, but may be adapted for use elsewhere.

1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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