Standard Guide for Using the Incident Command System Framework in Managing Search and Rescue Operations

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

04-01-2020

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This guide covers the use of the Incident Command System (ICS), as developed in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in 2004, as the management framework for search and rescue (SAR) operations.

1.2Except as otherwise specified herein, the methods and requirements of this standard also include NIMS, ICS, and National Response Framework (NRF) requirements, when required, for search and rescue personnel that deploy within the United States of America.

1.3The ICS may be used outside of the United States for managing SAR operations, users of this standard need to be aware of other incident management requirements, guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols within the area of ICS SAR operations.

1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	F 32
DocumentType	Guide
Pages	2
ProductNote	THIS STANDARD IS ALSO REFERS TO FEMA 501-8
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM F 1422 : 2008 : R2014

ASTM F 3048 : 2013 : EDT 1	Standard Guide for Swiftwater/Flood Search and Rescue Operations
ASTM F 3145 : 2015	Standard Guide for Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician Basic

ASTM F 1993 : 2024	Standard Classification System of Human Land Search and Rescue Resources
ASTM F 2099 : 2001 : R2020	Standard Guide for Use of Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Grids When Preparing and Using a Field Map for Land Search
ASTM F 1848 : 2014	Standard Classification System for Canine Search Resources
ASTM F 1993 : 2016 : R2022	Standard Classification System of Human Land Search and Rescue Resources
ASTM F 1993 : 2016	Standard Classification System of Human Land Search and Rescue Resources
ASTM F 1846 : 1998	Standard Practice for Symbols and Markings for Use With Land Search Maps
ASTM F 1848 : 2014 : R2022	Standard Classification System for Canine Search Resources