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ASTM F1767-98(2005)

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Standard Guide for Forms Used for Search and Rescue (Withdrawn 2014)

Standard Guide for Forms Used for Search and Rescue (Withdrawn 2014)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This guide will give SAR personnel options in choosing a form that will fit their specific need. These forms will assist in the organization, management, and documentation of a search or rescue incident.
Additional forms will be categorized by topics such as management, investigation, training documentation, equipment maintenance, and reports. This guide will compare the original ICS forms with samples of those developed to parallel them for SAR.
Once categorized, an explanation will be given for each type of form. Some examples of these forms will be shown. Some contributors have included detailed instruction for the use of their forms.
This guide may serve as the basis for new forms to be created using some information found here.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide gives examples of forms used in the SAR community.
1.2 It is not the intent of this guide to recommend one form over another, but to make the user aware of the many different types of forms used. This guide does not purport to contain every form used in SAR, only a few examples of forms in each category.
1.3 These forms cover a great variety of the many aspects involved in SAR. This guide will attempt to give a few versions of forms used for each aspect identified. The user may choose which form best fits his particular need.
1.4 This 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This guide gave examples of forms used in the Search and Rescue (SAR) community.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F32 on Search and Rescue, this guide was withdrawn in January 2014 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
31-Mar-2005
Withdrawal Date
10-Feb-2014
ICS
13.200 - Accident and disaster control
Technical Committee
F32 - Search and Rescue
Drafting Committee
F32.02 - Management and Operations
Current Stage
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ASTM F1767-98e1 - Standard Guide for Forms Used for Search and Rescue
Effective Date
01-Apr-2005
Replaced By
ASTM F1767-14 - Standard Guide for Forms Used for Search and Rescue
Effective Date
01-Jul-2014
Referred By
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Effective Date
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Effective Date
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Effective Date
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Effective Date
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NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
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Designation: F1767 − 98(Reapproved 2005)
Standard Guide for
Forms Used for Search and Rescue
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1767; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Many organizations have been working in the Search and Rescue (SAR) community using the
Incident Command System (ICS) framework. In doing so, these organizations have adapted the
existing ICS forms to fit their needs. They have also found that some new forms needed to be
developed in order to address problems or areas not considered in the fire-oriented forms. Some of
these organizations have developed their own standard packet of forms that will address the typical
needs of that organization. By addressing the appropriate actions called for by the average mission,
these forms can focus the team members’ activities into a standard operating procedure. This guide
will show examples of form packets used by some SAR organizations.
1. Scope 2.2 ICS National Training Curriculum— ICS Forms Cata-
log
1.1 This guide gives examples of forms used in the SAR
community.
3. Significance and Use
1.2 It is not the intent of this guide to recommend one form
3.1 This guide will give SAR personnel options in choosing
over another, but to make the user aware of the many different
a form that will fit their specific need. These forms will assist
types of forms used. This guide does not purport to contain
in the organization, management, and documentation of a
every form used in SAR, only a few examples of forms in each
search or rescue incident.
category.
3.2 Additional forms will be categorized by topics such as
1.3 These forms cover a great variety of the many aspects
management,investigation,trainingdocumentation,equipment
involvedinSAR.Thisguidewillattempttogiveafewversions
maintenance, and reports. This guide will compare the original
of forms used for each aspect identified. The user may choose
ICSformswithsamplesofthosedevelopedtoparallelthemfor
which form best fits his particular need.
SAR.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.3 Once categorized, an explanation will be given for each
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
type of form. Some examples of these forms will be shown.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Some contributors have included detailed instruction for the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
use of their forms.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.4 This guide may serve as the basis for new forms to be
2. Referenced Documents
created using some information found here.
2.1 The forms in this guide have been submitted by mem-
4. Summary of Guide
bers of various organizations who are presently using them. In
some cases the organization logo will identify the source of the 4.1 This guide has been arranged so that the user can locate
submitted form. Use of logos on forms in this guide does not an example of a form by identifying the way that it is used, or
constitute an endorsement by eitherASTM or the contributing where it fits within the Incident Command System.
SAR organization. Use of these displays are for the conve-
Section Category
nience and information of the user.
Section 5 Existing ICS Forms
Section 6 ICS forms Modified for SAR
Section 7 Additional Forms for SAR Management (these are
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F32 on Search and
listed by the four general staff functions)
RescueandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF32.02onManagementand
Operations.
Current edition approved April 1, 2005. Published April 2005. Originally
´1 2
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as F1767 - 98 . DOI: Available from the National Interagency Fire Center, 3833 S. Development
10.1520/F1767-98R05. Ave., Boise, ID 83705.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F1767 − 98 (2005)
(5) Shift Briefing Format (Fig. X2.5).
Section Category
6.2.2 202 Incident Objectives Forms—This form is the first
7.2 Plans
7.3 Operations
sheet of the incident action plan. The objectives are developed
7.4 Logistics
by the incident commander at the planning meeting and then
7.5 Finance
Section 8 Additional Forms for SAR Investigation documented on this form.
Section 9 Additional Forms for SAR Training
6.2.2.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
Section 10 Additional forms for SAR Equipment Maintenance
(1) Incident Objectives (Fig. X2.6).
Section 11 Additional Forms for SAR Reports & Critiques
Section 12 Additional Forms for Urban SAR
6.2.3 203 Organization Assignment List—This form pro-
Section 13 Miscellaneous SAR Forms
vides incident personnel with information as to which units
Section 14 Form Packets
have been established and the names of the individuals in each
Section 15 Index
position. This form becomes part of the incident action plan
5. Existing ICS Forms
and may be posted separately on information boards.
6.2.3.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
5.1 In adopting the incident command system as the pre-
(1) Organizational Assignment List (Fig. X2.7).
ferred method for managing a search or rescue incident, we
6.2.4 204 Division Assignment List—This form is used to
have also adopted the forms that go with that system. All the
detail the field assignment that is given to any particular
forms included in the ICS are shown for the reference of the
resource. In many cases a segmented incident map will be
user. It is up to the user to choose which form will fit the
given with this assignment sheet. (The maps may be copied on
specific need of a given incident.
the back side).
5.1.1 Appendix X1 is arranged as follows: (forms not
6.2.4.1 The examples shown give a variety of additional
included at this time):
information to the crew/team such as: debriefing,
201 Incident Briefing
communications, subject profile, and equipment/transportation
202 Incident Objectives
information.
203 Organization Assignment List
6.2.4.2 Form instructions are included where available.
204 Division Assignment List
205 Incident Radio Communications Plan 6.2.4.3 Examples found in Appendix X2:
(1) Task Assignment (Fig. X2.8).
206 Medical Plan
207 Chain of Command Flow Chart (2) Field Team Assignments (Fig. X2.9).
209 Incident Status Summary (3) Crew Assignment (Fig. X2.10).
210 Status Change Card
(4) Crew Assignment with Instructions (Fig. X2.11).
211 Check In List
(5) Team Assignment with Instructions (Fig. X2.12).
213 General Message
6.2.5 205 Incident Radio Communications Plan—This plan
214 Unit Log
providesinformationonallradiofrequenciesbeingusedonthe
215 Operational Planning Work Sheet
incident. It becomes part of the Incident Action Plan.
216 Radio Requirements Worksheet
6.2.5.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
217 Radio Frequency Assignment Worksheet
(1) Incident Communications Plan (Fig. X2.13)
218 Support Vehicle Inventory
6.2.6 206 Medical Plan—This form provides information
219 Miscellaneous Equipment/Task Force (T-Card)
on incident medical aid stations, transportation services,
220 Air Operations Summary
hospitals, and medical emergency procedures. It becomes part
221 Demobilization Checkout
of the Incident Action Plan.
6.2.6.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
6. ICS Forms Modified for SAR
(1) Incident Medical/Evacuation Plan (Fig. X2.14).
6.1 These are forms that are based directly on the ICS but
6.2.7 211 Check-In List—This form is used to record the
have been altered in some manner to fit specific needs of a
arrival of all incident personnel.
particular organization. In many cases the forms show a
6.2.7.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
parallel to ICS by using the number or the name that corre-
(1) Daily Local Volunteer Personnel Register (Fig. X2.15).
sponds to the ICS system.
(2) Daily SAR Unit/Government Personnel Register (Fig.
X2.16).
6.2 Forms included in SAR/ICS sections:
(3) Personnel Check In/Out (Fig. X2.17).
6.2.1 201 Incident Briefing Forms—This is a form to gather
(4) Registration of Search and Rescue Participants (Fig.
basicinformation,includingbutnotlimitedtothesituation,the
X2.18).
subject, the overhead team, and initial response actions. It is
6.2.8 214 Unit Log—This form is used to document any
used to brief incoming SAR personnel, and as a record of the
activity or events occurring in a particular unit.
initial response.
6.2.8.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
6.2.1.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
(1) Daily Unit Log (Fig. X2.19).
(1) Incident Briefing (Fig. X2.1).
6.2.9 215 Operational Planning Worksheet—This form is
(2) General Briefing (Fig. X2.2).
(3) General Briefing—Missing Person with Instruction used in planning which resources will be used for assignments.
It is also used by logistics for ordering resources.
Sheets (Fig. X2.3).
(4) Daily Briefing (Fig. X2.4). 6.2.9.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
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(1) Daily SAR Resources Worksheet (Fig. X2.20). (1) Equipment Roster (Fig. X2.37).
6.2.10 218 Support Vehicle Inventory—This form provides (2) Equipment Check (Fig. X2.38).
an inventory of vehicles assigned or available at the incident. 7.4.2 Communications Unit Forms—These forms are used
6.2.10.1 Example found in Appendix X2: within the communications unit.
7.4.2.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
(1) Daily Vehicle Register (Fig. X2.21).
(1) Daily Communications Log (Fig. X2.39).
(2) Communications Log (Fig. X2.40).
7. Additional Forms for SAR Management
7.4.3 Medical Unit Forms—Theseformsareusedwithinthe
7.1 These are forms that are not based on ICS forms but
medical unit.
have been developed for use within the system because of the
7.4.3.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
particular needs of the developing organization in managing an
(1) Medical Report (Fig. X2.41).
incident. These forms have been broken down into the four
(2) Report of Injury (Fig. X2.42).
general staff functions.
(3) Patient Referral (Fig. X2.43).
7.2 Forms Used Within the Plans Sections:
(4) Notice of Death Form (Fig. X2.44).
7.2.1 Debriefing Forms—These forms are used to detail
7.4.4 Facilities Unit Forms:
information coming from the field. This information is vital in
7.4.4.1 Examples found in Appendix X2.
planning strategy for future operational periods.This form also
(1) Operating Facilities (Fig. X2.45).
serves as a record of field activities.
7.5 Forms Used Within the Finance Section:
7.2.1.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
7.5.1 Time Unit Forms—These are forms used within the
(1) Debriefing Form (Fig. X2.22).
time unit.
(2) Team Debriefing with Supplement and Instructions (Fig.
7.5.1.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
X2.23).
(1) Monthly Time Report (Fig. X2.46).
7.2.2 Resource Forms—These forms are used for ordering
(2) Time Record (Fig. X2.47).
resources and can also be useful when planning assignments.
7.5.2 Cost Unit Forms—These are forms used within the
7.2.2.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
cost unit.
(1) Search Capabilities Roster (Fig. X2.24).
7.5.2.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
(2) Resource Order Form (Fig. X2.25).
(1) Search and Rescue Expenditure Report (Fig. X2.48).
7.2.3 Planning Worksheets/Checklist— These are general
(2) Cost Sheet (Fig. X2.49).
forms used within the planning section.
7.2.3.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
8. Additional Forms for SAR Investigation
(1) Survival Time-frame Worksheet (Fig. X2.26).
8.1 Search investigation very often plays an important role
(2) Planning Process Checklist (Fig. X2.27).
in the planning and the operations of an incident. This is quite
(3) Planning Cycle (Fig. X2.28).
different than a fire. The investigation may deal with the
7.2.4 Aircraft Search Forms—These forms are used when
subjects’ history or with current events such as possible
searching for downed aircraft.
sightings. Some organizations have developed forms to assist
7.2.4.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
them that have no connection to the ICS.
(1) Missing Aircraft Worksheet (Fig. X2.29).
8.2 Forms Used to Aid in the Investigation:
(2) ELT Worksheet (Fig. X2.30).
8.2.1 Subject Profile Forms—These are forms that are used
7.2.5 Situation Unit Forms:
to gather information about the person or persons that is (are)
7.2.5.1 Examples found in Appendix X2.
the subject of the search. Some groups use short forms that
(1) Situation Report (Fig. X2.31).
only compile basic information used in the initial phases of the
7.3 Forms Used Within the Operations Section:
search, and get more detail later. Other groups have very
7.3.1 Assignment Record—These forms are used for docu-
detailed forms that serve as the foundation of their investiga-
menting tasks that have been assigned to particular resources.
tion.
7.3.1.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
8.2.1.1 Examples found in Appendix X3:
(1) Daily Task Log (Fig. X2.32).
(1) Lost Person Questionnaire (Fig. X3.1).
(2) Crew Card with Instructions (Fig. X2.33).
(2) Search and Rescue Circumstance (Fig. X3.2).
7.3.2 Field Forms—These are forms used by resources in
(3) Incident Missing Person Questionnaire (Fig. X3.3).
the field to document various activities.
(4) Lost Person Worksheet (Fig. X3.4).
7.3.2.1 Examples found in Appendix X2:
(5) ML Quick Sheet (Fig. X3.5).
(1) ELT-DF Field Team Log (Fig. X2.34).
(6) Notification of Search and/or Rescue (Fig. X3.6).
(2) Tracking Worksheet (Fig. X2.35).
8.2.2 Information Compiling Forms—These forms will as-
(3) Track ID Form (Fig. X2.36).
sist the investigators in gathering and compiling information.
7.4 Forms Used Within the Logistics Section: They cover everything from the documentation of the initial
7.4.1 Supply Unit Form—These forms are used in the source of the clue (whether it is physical or verbal) to the
supply unit for ordering, locating, and tracking supplies and sorting and logging of the clue.
equipment.
8.2.2.1 Examples found in Appendix X3:
7.4.1.1 Examples found in Appendix X2: (1) Urban Interview Log (Fig. X3.7).
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(2) Daily Clue Log (Fig. X3.8). and a packet of forms could be made up to help guide them
(3) ELT-DF Reports (Fig. X3.9). through the entire incident.
(4) Clue Card (Fig. X3.10).
13.2 Examples found in Appendix X4:
8.2.3 Miscellaneous Investigation Forms:
(1) Public Information Summary—Incident Status (Fig.
8.2.3.1 Examples found in Appendix X3:
X4.1).
(1) Relative Search Urgency Rating Form (Fig. X3.11).
(2) Intra-Agency Registration Firm (Fig. X4.2).
(3) Call-out List (Fig. X4.3).
9. Additional Forms for SAR Training
14. Form Packets
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1.4 This classification does not attempt to classify individuals or put forth standards of performance or training for individuals, nor is it meant to convey certification, skill proficiency, or other measures of the level of performance of the resource. These qualifications are the responsibility of the local agencies responsible for utilizing the resource.  
1.5 This classification identifies human-based resources. Canine crew (or team) classifications are defined in Classification F1848.  
1.6 This classification does not classify air resources (Guides F2958 and F3026) or water resources (Guides F1739, F1783, and F1824).  
1.7 This 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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ASTM F2890-17(2024)(Guide)
Standard Guide for Hazard Awareness for Search and Rescue Personnel

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide establishes the minimum level of training required to provide awareness-level knowledge for personnel operating in and around the areas and operations listed in 1.1.  
4.2 This guide may be used by individuals and AHJs that wish to identify the minimum training standards for land-based personnel operating in and around these areas and operations.  
4.3 A person trained to this guide is considered to be aware of the hazards and risks associated with these areas and operations.  
4.4 A person trained solely to this guide is not considered a “searcher,” “rescuer,” or both.  
4.5 This guide may be used to augment other training for a searcher and/or rescuer.  
4.6 This guide by itself is not a training document. It is only an outline of some of the topics required for training or evaluating a searcher and/or rescuer, although it can be used to develop a training document or program.  
4.7 It is the responsibility of the AHJ to determine the depth or detail of training needed to meet its training requirements.  
4.8 Nothing in this guide precludes an AHJ from adding additional requirements.  
4.9 This guide does not stand alone but must be used with the referenced documents to provide the specific minimum training needed by a ground searcher and/or rescuer operating in these areas.  
4.10 This guide can be used as a reference for training of searchers, rescuers, or both.  
4.11 The information presented in the following sections is not in any particular order and does not represent a training sequence.  
4.12 It is the responsibility of the AHJ to determine the evaluation process to assess a person’s knowledge. This may be by written exam, oral exam, demonstration, or some other means specified by the AHJ.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide is intended for training those who normally work in natural environments solely subject to terrain and weather-related risks who may be asked to respond to, or who may encounter, the operations defined in 1.2.  
1.2 This guide identifies and describes hazardous situations and environments, and the associated risks affecting search and rescue personnel who may be working on or around the following:  
1.2.1 Land search;  
1.2.2 Land rescue;  
1.2.3 Structural collapse;  
1.2.4 Rope rescues;  
1.2.5 Confined spaces;  
1.2.6 Water, both still and moving; and  
1.2.7 Trench or excavation collapse.  
1.3 The knowledge conveyed in this guide is intended to enable search and rescue (SAR) personnel to recognize situations that may require skills or capabilities they have not been trained to perform. This understanding will allow them to seek more knowledgeable personnel to mitigate the hazard and perform such rescues or other activities required to complete their mission.  
1.4 This guide is not intended to suggest that all search and rescue personnel must have the training identified within it. However, wherever the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) deems this training to be appropriate, this document can be used as a guide.  
1.5 The AHJ shall determine what level of training constitutes sufficient competence for search and rescue personnel to enter areas or carry out missions, which include the hazards described in this guide.  
1.6 This guide identifies some of the known disciplines of SAR and their associated hazards. It does not, however, attempt to list all hazards or risks of which a person must be aware to operate safely and effectively in and around any of the areas listed in 1.1.  
1.7 This 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.  
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on ...

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ASTM F3028-24(Guide)
Standard Guide for Training of Search and Rescue Personnel Operating in the Alpine Environment (Alpine Endorsement)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide establishes a minimum standard for training of SAR personnel who conduct operations in an alpine environment.  
4.1.1 Alpine Endorsed individuals are required to have, at a minimum, the knowledge, skills, and abilities pertaining to safe movement individually, or as a member of a team, in an alpine environment.  
4.1.2 Every person who is identified as Alpine Endorsed shall meet the requirements of this guide.  
4.1.3 Alpine Endorsed individuals shall be entitled to add the prefixes “Alpine Endorsed” and “Mountain Endorsed” to their current training levels.4  
4.2 This guide only establishes the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a person to operate in an alpine environment as a part of a larger team. No other skills are included or implied.  
4.3 An Alpine Endorsement indicates that a person is qualified to operate safely and effectively in the alpine environment in his or her normal area of operations.  
4.3.1 An Alpine Endorsement alone does not indicate that an individual possesses adequate field skills and knowledge to make mission-critical decisions.  
4.4 This guide is an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating an Alpine Endorsed individual, and may be used to assist in the development of a training document or program.  
4.5 This guide can be used to evaluate a document to determine if its content includes the topics necessary for training individuals to operate in the alpine environment. Likewise, this guide can be used to evaluate an existing training program to see if it meets the requirements in this guide.  
4.6 The knowledge, skills, and abilities presented in the following sections are not in any particular order and do not represent a training sequence.  
4.7 This guide does not stand alone and must be used with other ASTM standards to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to conduct search and/or rescue in the alpine environment.  
4.8 Though this guide establishes only mi...
SCOPE
1.1 This guide establishes the minimum training, including general and field knowledge, skills, and abilities, for search and rescue personnel who conduct operations in an alpine environment.  
1.2 An Alpine Endorsement is intended only for those individuals capable of operating in the extreme conditions of the alpine environment, at altitudes that are likely to have a negative impact on human physiology.  
1.2.1 Specifically, Alpine Endorsed individuals may, under qualified supervision, perform their normal duties safely and effectively in an alpine environment.  
1.2.2 In addition, Alpine Endorsed individuals may, under qualified supervision, perform their normal duties safely and effectively in mountainous terrain alone.  
1.3 An Alpine Endorsement alone is not sufficient to indicate that an individual has the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform any specific duties, including search and rescue operations, other than those defined in this guide.  
1.4 This guide alone does not provide the minimum training requirements for performing operations in partially or fully collapsed structures, in or on water, in confined spaces, or underground (such as in caves, mines, and tunnels).  
1.5 An Alpine Endorsed individual may be a member of a Mountainous or Alpine Land Search Team or Task Force or Group, as defined in Classification F1993.  
1.6 Alpine Endorsed SAR personnel must work under qualified supervision as deemed appropriate by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).  
1.7 This 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.  
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established i...

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ASTM F3070-14(2022)(Guide)
Standard Guide for Evaluating Area Search Dog Crews or Teams

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 An area search dog crew or team is required to have, at a minimum, the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined within this document.  
4.1.1 An area search dog crew or team which meets the requirements in this guide is a Canine Search Resource of the category Area Search Dog as defined in Classification F1848 for Canine Search Resources.  
4.1.2 Additional differentiation of the specific Canine Search Resource is defined in Classification F1848 for Canine Search Resources.  
4.2 This guide only establishes the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required for an area search dog crew or team to perform area searches. No other skills are included or implied.  
4.3 This guide is an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating an area search dog team or crew, and may be used to assist in the development of a training document or program.  
4.4 This guide can be used to evaluate a document to determine if its content includes the topics necessary for training area search dog crews or teams. Likewise, this guide can be used to evaluate an existing training program to see if it meets the requirements in this guide.  
4.5 The knowledge, skills, and abilities presented in this guide are not in any particular order and do not represent a training sequence.  
4.6 Though this guide establishes minimum training requirements, it does not imply that an area search dog team or crew is a “trainee,” “probationary,” or other similarly termed part of an organization.  
4.6.1 The AHJ is responsible for determining the requirements and qualifications for its member ratings.  
4.7 An area search dog crew or team shall document training by completion of a position task book, compliant with Guide F3068, or by field demonstration under qualified supervision. Where proficiency in a skill or ability must be demonstrated, unless stated otherwise it shall be demonstrated for initial qualification, and then as often as required by the AHJ.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide defines the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a dog crew or team to perform an area search.  
1.2 Area search dog crews or teams perform searches on the surface of the land, including open urban or wilderness areas, as well as mountainous terrain and alpine environments.  
1.2.1 Additional training shall be required for area search dog crews or teams that search in mountainous terrain, alpine environments, or underground.  
1.3 This guide does not include the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to search in partially or fully collapsed structures, confined spaces, or on bodies of water, inland or oceanic.  
1.4 Area search dog crews or teams trained to meet the requirements of this guide may operate in urban and disaster areas that may be isolated or have lost their infrastructure.  
1.5 Area search dog crews or teams must work under qualified supervision deemed appropriate by the AHJ.  
1.6 This guide does not provide a theoretical basis for how an area search dog crew or team functions.  
1.7 Search dog crews or teams are eligible to be members of Type I and II SAR crews or teams of the following Kinds, as defined in Classification F1993:  
1.7.1 Kind A (Wilderness),  
1.7.2 Kind B (Urban),  
1.7.3 Kind C (Mountainous),  
1.7.4 Kind G (Cave),  
1.7.5 Kind H (Mine),  
1.7.6 Kind I (Avalanche),  
1.7.7 Kind K (Aircraft), and  
1.7.8 Kind L (Unclassified).  
1.8 Further training may be required before an area search dog crew or team can fully participate on a particular Type and Kind of team or crew, based on specific local needs, regulations, or policies.  
1.9 This 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.  
1.10 This international standard was develop...

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ASTM F1847-14(2022)(Guide)
Standard Guide for Minimum Training of Search Dog Crews or Teams

SCOPE
1.1 This guide establishes the minimum standard for training of search dog crews or teams as it relates to their general and field knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to their use in Search and Rescue (SAR) operations.  
1.2 Search dog crews perform searches on the surface of the land, including in mountainous terrain, alpine environments, and on inland water bodies.  
1.3 This guide does not include the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to search in partially or fully collapsed structures, confined spaces, underground (such as in caves, mines, and tunnels), in mountainous terrain, in an alpine environment, or on the water.  
1.4 This guide does not provide a theoretical basis for how a search dog crew operates; rather it describes the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a search dog crew to function safely and effectively.  
1.5 A search dog crew is able to respond into the field and back country to locate subjects in the wilderness environment.  
1.6 A search dog crew is required to have, at a minimum, the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined within this guide.  
1.7 Search dog crews are eligible to be members of Type I and II SAR teams or crews as defined in Classification F1993.  
1.7.1 Personnel trained in accordance with this guide may be members of Type I and II teams or crews of Kind A (Wilderness), Kind B (Urban), Kind C (Mountainous), Kind D (Disaster/collapsed structure), Kind E (Inland water), Kind I (Avalanche), and Kind J (Evidence/human remains), and may operate in urban and disaster areas that may be isolated or have lost their infrastructure.  
1.8 Further training may be required before a search dog crew can fully participate on a particular type and kind of team or crew, based on specific local need, regulations, or policies.  
1.9 Search dog crews shall work under qualified supervision, as deemed appropriate by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).  
1.10 This 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.  
1.11 This 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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ASTM F1848-14(2022)(Classification)
Standard Classification System for Canine Search Resources

ABSTRACT
This classification aids search and rescue managers in ordering resources for search and rescue incidents and to aid dog handlers in communicating the types of tasks for which they and their dogs have trained. This classification is intended as a supplement to the resource typing specifications of the Incident Command System and specifically as a means of typing search and rescue dog resources and is suitable for classifying dog resources for a wide variety of emergency management purposes including both search and rescue and law enforcement incidents. This classification does not attempt to put forth standards of performance or training for dogs or their handlers. Search and rescue dog under this classification is either Type I or Type II, based upon whether or not the dog can effectively discriminate between the human scent of different individuals. Kind classifications of SAR dog resources are based upon the specific tasks for which dogs are deployed and include: Kind A, area search dog; Kind B, avalanche search dog; Kind C, cadaver search dog; Kind D, disaster/collapsed structure search dog; Kind E, evidence search dog; Kind F, railing search dog; Kind G, tracking search dog; and Kind H, water search.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This standard may be used to classify canine search resources (commonly referred to as search dog teams or crews) for emergency management operations, including search and rescue and law enforcement missions.  
4.2 Classification of canine search resources is based upon the training of the dog and its handler and their ability to perform specific tasks.  
4.3 Canine search resources are classified by category, kind, and type.  
4.4 A canine search resource may be more than one category.  
4.5 A canine search resource may be more than one kind.  
4.6 A particular kind of canine search resource can only be one type.  
4.7 A canine search resource’s type can vary, depending on its kind.
SCOPE
1.1 This classification system defines canine search resources in terms of their training and capabilities.  
1.2 This classification system is intended to aid emergency managers ordering resources for search and rescue incidents. These classifications also provide a means by which dog handlers can convey to emergency management the tasks for which they and their dogs are trained.  
1.3 This classification system does not define standards of performance or training for canine search resources.  
1.4 This 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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ASTM F3069-14(2022)(Guide)
Standard Guide for Requirements for Bodies That Operate Certification Programs in the Field of Search and Rescue

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 A certification body issuing certifications in the field of search and rescue is required to meet the requirements identified in this guide.  
4.2 This guide can be used by an authority having jurisdiction to determine whether to accept a certification from a certification body.  
4.3 This guide can be used by an authority having jurisdiction to validate audit a certifying body.  
4.4 This guide can be used by a certifying body to validate that its certification scheme, certification process, and certification system meet industry standards.  
4.5 Any certification body operating in accordance to ANSI-ISO-IEC 17024 or equivalent shall be considered to be in compliance with this standard.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide defines the organizational structure, policies, and procedures required to operate a certification program in the field of search and rescue.  
1.2 Certifications are used by authorities having jurisdiction as a component to their credentialing process, typically to demonstrate one component of an individual’s ability to field.  
1.3 Certifications are typically provided by third party, disinterested providers and are commonly used to validate an individual’s, team’s, or authority having jurisdiction’s training program in a particular area.  
1.4 This 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.  
1.5 This 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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