ASTM F1848-98(2005)
Historical Standard: ASTM F1848-98(2005) Standard Classification for Search and Rescue Dog Crew/Teams
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM F1848
1. Scope
1.1 this classification covers the aid of search and rescue managers in ordering resources for search and rescue incidents and to aid dog handlers in communicating the types of tasked for which they and their dogs have 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 search and rescue dog resources.
1.3 This classification is suitable for classifying dog resources for a wide variety of emergency management purposes including both search and rescue and law enforcement incidents.
1.4 This classification does not attempt to put forth standards of performance of training for dogs or their handlers. This is the responsibility of local agencies responsible for utilizing the resource.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
F1633 Guide for Techniques in Land Search
Keywords
incident command system; resource typing; search dogs; Classification (standards); Dog training; Incident command system (ICS); SAR (search and rescue) operations; Search dogs; Terminology--medical/surgical systems/applications
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.200 (Accident and disaster control)
DOI: 10.1520/F1848-98R05
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