WK15284 - New Guide for Guide for Performance of a River/Flood/Swift Water Rescuer Level III

Work Item

ASTM WK15284

New Guide for Guide for Performance of a River/Flood/Swift Water Rescuer Level III

1. Scope

This guide covers minimum requirements for performance of a river/flood/swift water rescuers who performs rescues from rivers, creeks, streams, ditches and other similar bodies of water; assists with support for rescue divers; and provide initial patient care at a river emergency.

Keywords

Water rescue, river rescue, flood rescues, swift water rescue, water rescuer, river rescuer, swift water rescuer, floods, river

Rationale

This guide was developed by the emergency personnel who respond to these emergencies as part of their jobs.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: F32.02

Committee: F32

Staff Manager: Jamie Huffnagle

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 04-23-2007

Technical Contact: Emily King

Item: 002

Ballot: F32.02 (07-03)

Status: Will Reballot Item