ASTM F1993-16 - 1.7.2016
 
Significance and Use

4.1 Classification of human land search and rescue resources is based upon the training of the personnel and their ability to perform specific tasks.

4.2 Human search and rescue resources are classified by category, kind, and duration.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This classification is intended to identify the common functional units and single resources, used in search and rescue operations; to aid search and rescue (SAR) managers and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) in assembling or ordering resources for search, rescue, or search and rescue incidents, and to aid in identifying the tasks for which crews have been trained.

1.2 This classification is intended as a supplement to the resource typing specifications of the Incident Command System and specifically as a means of typing human resources used in land search and rescue activities.

1.3 This classification is suitable for classifying search and rescue crews for land search and rescue incidents.

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 guide identifies human based resources. Canine crew (or team) classifications are defined in Guide F1848.

1.6 This guide does not classify air resources (Guides F2958 and F3026) or water resources (Guides F1739, F1783, and F1824).

 
2. Referenced Documents

F3194-16

Standard Guide for Training for Personnel Operating Small Land Off Road Vehicles (ATV-ROHV Ops Endorsement)

F2685-14(2022)

Standard Guide for Training of a Land Search Team Leader (STL)

F1783-97(2021)

Standard Guide for Performance of an Ice Rescuer—Level II

F1739-96(2018)

Standard Guide for Performance of a Water Rescuer´Level I

F1633-97

Standard Guide for Techniques in Land Search

F1824-97(2021)

Standard Guide for Performance of a Water Rescuer—Level II

ANSI/SVIA 1-2010

Four Wheel All-Terrain Vehicles - Equipment, Configuration, and Performance Requirements

F3024-13(2022)

Standard Guide for Training of a Land Search and Rescue (SAR) Strike Team/Task Force Leader

F3026-14(2019)

Standard Guide for Helicopter Inland Search and Rescue (SAR) Crew Chief

F3027-18

Standard Guide for Training of Personnel Operating in Mountainous Terrain (Mountain Endorsement)

F3028-18

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

F3098-16

Standard Guide for Training of Non-Wilderness Land Search Team Member

F3175-16

Standard Guide for Training and Equipping Search and Rescue Personnel Operating on Mountain Bikes (Mountain Bike SAR Endorsement)

F2958-14(2019)

Standard Guide for Helicopter Inland Search and Rescue (SAR) Technician

F2751-16

Standard Guide for Training of a Land Search and Rescue Team Member

F2752-19

Standard Guide for Training for Basic Rope Rescuer Endorsement

F2794-09(2020)

Standard Guide for Level 1 (Basic) Mounted Search and Rescue (MSAR) Responder

F2852-19

Standard Practice for Training a Land Search Tracker

F2954-19

Standard Guide for Training for Intermediate Rope Rescuer Endorsement

F2955-19

Standard Guide for Training for Advanced Rope Rescuer Endorsement

F3193-16

Standard Guide for Training of a Land Search and Rescue Team Leader

F2209-20

Standard Guide for Training of Land Search Team Member

F1848-14(2022)

Standard Classification System for Canine Search Resources