Standard Guide for Performance of a Water Rescuer—Level II

Importancia y uso:

4.1 This guide is to be used to expand the performance of water rescuers and improve the emergency response and patient care delivered to victims in the water and cold water environment at lakes, ponds, quarries, and similar bodies of water.

4.2 All persons who are identified as water rescuers shall meet the requirements of this guide.

4.3 This guide is not intended to be used in isolation, but as a component guide, acknowledging various types/conditions at water emergencies and many duties of response at these incidents. It also establishes a minimum scope of performance and encourages the addition of optional knowledge, skills, and attitudinal objectives.

4.4 This guide is not for ice, coastal, or river/swiftwater rescues. There will be additional standards to cover the specifics for those water characteristics.

4.5 This guide does not establish water rescue protocols for the pool, beach, or other area lifeguards.

4.6 This guide does not establish medical protocols, nor does it authorize invasive procedures without specific authorization and medical control.

4.7 This guide is intended to assist government agencies; state, local, or regional organizations; fire departments; marine patrols; rescue teams; and others who are responsible for establishing a minimum performance for personnel who respond to water emergencies.

4.8 A water rescuer shall be wearing a PFD, plus cold water protection when applicable.

Subcomité:

F32.03

Referida por:

F1993-24

Volúmen:

13.02

Número ICS:

13.200 (Accident and disaster control)

Palabras clave:

rescue; rescuer; water rescue; water rescuer;