Standard Guide for Performance of a Water Rescuer—Level I

Importancia y uso:

4.1 The purpose of this guide is to establish a minimum level of knowledge and skills for the water rescue responder. The application will improve the quality of initial emergency response, the rescue of the water victims, and the safety of the rescuers.

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

4.3 This guide does not preclude the scope of performances for water rescuers needing more advanced or more specialized water rescue training.

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

Subcomité:

F32.03

Referida por:

F2958-14R19, F1993-24, F1783-97R21, F1824-97R21, F3026-14R19

Volúmen:

13.02

Número ICS:

13.200 (Accident and disaster control), 47.080 (Small craft)

Palabras clave:

water rescue; water rescue responder; water rescue techniques; water rescuer I;