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Technical Committee on Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications First Draft Meeting (NFPA 1006)

February 4‐6, 2015

8:00am CT ‐5:00pm CT

Hilton New Orleans 333 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130

Conference Call/Adobe Connect Connections will be provided

Agenda

1. Call to Order – Chair Mick Mayers

2. Introduction of Members and Guests

3. Chair’s Brief Remarks and Purpose of Meeting

4. Review of Minutes from Previous Meeting

a. ROC Meeting ‐ March 23, 2012 (Conference Call) b. Pre‐First Draft Meeting – November 10, 2014

5. Committee Procedures – Staff Liaison Tom McGowan

a. Document Cycle Information b. NFPA New Process – First Draft

i. TC Actions

6. Report from Joint Task Group a. Content Collaboration b. Recommendations for revisions to NFPA 1006

7. Technical Committee Actions

a. TIA # 13‐1, Reference 7.1, 8.1, 9.1, 10.1, 16.1, 17.1.1, 18.1, and A.6.1.2 (issued 10/22/2013)

b. Errata 1006‐13‐1, Reference 6.1 (issued 5/7/2014) c. Review of Public Inputs d. First Revisions

8. Other Business

9. Adjourn at the Close of Business

Technical Committee on Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications Pre‐First Draft Meeting (NFPA 1006)

November 10, 2014 3:00pm ET

Conference Call/Adobe Connect Minutes

Mick Mayers ‐ Chair Scott Altemose Francis Brennan Alberto Burrero

William Childs Ralph DeLuca Robert Schappert III Peter Schecter

Eric Creel Shawn Haynes Tom McGowan – Staff Eric Rickenbach ‐ Guest

Chair Mick Mayers called the meeting to order at 3:10pm ET. Introduction of Members and Guests Chair briefed TC and purpose of the meeting including a brief overview of a discussion on Content Collaboration and NFPA 1670. More to follow after the SL presentation. Staff Liaison presented a PPT on the process and items for the TC to consider including a review of expectations of First Draft Meeting. Chair Mayers continued the conversation regarding Content Collaboration with TC NFPA 1670 and how this might work into the Public Inputs and First Revisions. The Chair pointed to terminology shifts, better alignment with topic chapters, and better guidance to the end user for both documents as areas of concern that could be worked on to name a few. Chair Mayers indicated that a Joint Task Group is being formed of members representing both committees. That along with this cross‐pollination, the chairs and staff liaisons of the respective committees, and as many as three other members would review and offer Public Inputs for TC consideration at the February 2015 FDM. Members of both committees include: Frank Brennan Alberto Burrero Pete Gannon

Glenn Mate Matt Parkhurst Bobby Rhea

Pete Schecter Richie Wright Eric Creel

TC NFPA 1006 Members: are Wayne Bailey and Chuck Wehrli.

It was suggested that the Chair review the two documents and set assignments for additional study by designated NFPA 1006 Task Group. The Chair will follow up with assignments. It was noted that TC NFPA 1670 will be having a similar TC meeting on November 20 and content collaboration topic is expected to be discussed. Next TC Meeting – First Draft Meeting February 4‐6, 2015, New Orleans (Tentative) Chair adjourned the meeting at approximately 4:20pm ET.

Public Input No. 45-NFPA 1006-2014 [ Global Input ]

I would like to create JPR's for Helicopter Search & Rescue in NFPA 1006.

Alberto Burrero

NFPA 1670/1006 Principal

Please contact me at: 604-565-4343 or

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Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Currently NFPA 1006 does not have JPR's fro Helicopter Search & Rescue.NFPA 1670 has a Helicopter Search & Rescue ChapterIn order to have consistency with 1670 & 1006, we require JPR's for 1006.

Thank you,Alberto Burrero

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Alberto Burrero

Organization: Special Rescue Operations Inc.

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Public Input No. 28-NFPA 1006-2014 [ Section No. 1.1 ]

1.1* Scope.

This standard establishes the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) necessary for fire serviceand other emergency response personnel who perform technical search and rescue operations.


The scopes of the Technical Committee on Technical SAR and the NFPA 1670 standard include both search and rescue. The scopes of the Technical Committee on Rescue Technician Pro Qual and the NFPA 1006 standard include rescue operations but not search.

a. In spite of it not being part of the scope, search is addressed in NFPA 1006 in the following sections:i. Chapter 3, Definitions (3.3.139 Probability of Area, 3.3.140 Probability of Detection, 3.3.168 Search Functions, 3.3.169 Search Measures, 3.3.170 Search Parameters, 3.3.171 Search Team [relates to cave search only], 3.3.182 Signaling Device). • None of these definitions are included in 1670.• At least two are technically incorrect and require correction (3.3.139 and 3.3.140).• At least two are in conflict with terms defined in the search literature (3.3.169.1, 3.3.169.2).• For an example, see http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg534/nsarc/Land_SAR_Addendum/Published_Land%20SAR%20Addendum%20(1118111)%20-%20Bookmark.pdfii. Chapter 9, Structural Collapse (9.1.2, 9.1.5, 9.2.29.2.5)iii. Chapter 11, Surface Water Rescue (11.1.3, 11.1.5)iv. Chapter 13, Dive Rescue (13.1.2, 13.2.10)v. Chapter 16, Wilderness Rescue (16.1, 16.1.1, 16.1.4, 16.1.9, 16.2.1, 16.2.2, 16.2.3)• Note that “search” is not used in the chapter title but it is included in the chapter general requirements.vi. Chapter 17, Mine and Tunnel Rescue (17.2.11, 17.3.8)vii. Chapter 18, Cave Rescue (18.2.9, 18.3.2)viii. A.1.3 General Duties Table

Thus, as it stands, "search" is outside the scope of both the 1006 standard and the committee that developed it. Adding "search" to the scope of both the Technical Committee on Rescue Technician Pro Qual and the NFPA 1006 standard would (a) make it match the scope in NFPA 1670 and its TC and (b) would allow for the inclusion of search in the standard. Further, I suggest search be thoroughly addressed throughout the standard after this scope change is made.


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2.3 Other Publications.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, 2003.

16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives, published by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, 2004


The 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives were developed more than a decade ago and should be part of the basis for fire service training and education. A location that make sense is to embed these initiatives in the professional qualification standards with the NFPA.


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Public Input No. 72-NFPA 1006-2015 [ New Section after 3.3 ]

3.3 *** Down Stream Safety

A trained swiftwater rescuer/s located down-stream of the entry point, which is ready to deploy a rescuedevice or perform a swiftwater rescue tactic to a victim or rescuer unable to self-extricate from a hazardousenvironment.


In 12.1.2 (B), the term up stream and down stream safety or spotter are used all as the same definition. The term "upstream safety" and "spotter" can mean the same thing, downstream safety is actually the last effort to effect a rescue if a victim or rescuer are still in the water having distress at this location. A spotter would not be able to make a rescue in this position unless they were a trained swiftwater rescuer. The definition would provide clarification of the function to the position of downstream safety.


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Public Input No. 38-NFPA 1006-2014 [ Sections 3.3.139, 3.3.140 ]

Sections 3.3.139, 3.3.140 (and associated annex materials)

3.3.139* Probability of Area (POA).

The chances that the subject, or clues, are in the area being searched.

(a.k.a., Probability of Containment, POC) The probability that the search object is contained within theboundaries of an area, sub-area, or grid cell.

A.3.3.139 According to the Land SAR Addendum to the National SAR Supplement to the IAMSAR Manual(2011), POA is a term used mainly by land SAR practitioners today. The terms POA and POC aresynonymous, with POC being the preferred term with international recognition, especially for aviation andmaritime SAR operations. POA/POC is only one of the factors to consider when deciding where resourcesshould be deployed.

Source of the definition: International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (2013),Volume II, p. xxi.

3.3.140* Probability of Detection (POD). The

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subject, or clues, given that they are in the area being searched.

search object being detected, assuming it is was in the areas being searched.

A.3.3.140 According to the Land SAR Addendum to the National SAR Supplement to the IAMSAR Manual(2011), POD is determined at the segment level and depends on two factors:

1. How easy or difficult it will be for the object to be detected by searchers in the segment; and

2. How much search effort is expended in the segment being searched in relation to the segment’s size.

Source of the definition: International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (2013),Volume II, p. xxi.


An international SAR standard exists for the definitions of POA and POD, which has been adopted by the United States, and exists in Volume II (Mission Coordination) of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (2013), aka, the IAMSAR Manual. Since NFPA standards are also internationally accepted, it is important that any definitions used in this standard match the definitions for the same terms accepted by the U.S. and used around the world for decades. It is also important to note that other U.S. SAR guidance documents, such as the U.S. National SAR Supplement to the IAMSAR Manual and the Land SAR Addendum to the National SAR Supplement to the IAMSAR Manual (2011), get their definitions for POA and POD from the IAMSAR Manual. Thus, I suggest the definitions for these terms in this standard also (exactly) match what is so widely known and accepted.





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Public Input No. 64-NFPA 1006-2015 [ New Section after 3.3.149 ]

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3.3.XXX Rescue. Those activities directed at locating endangered persons at an emergency incident,removing those persons from danger, treating the injured, and providing for transport to an appropriatehealth care facility. ( 1670 , 2014)


The definition of rescue should be incorporated within the Technical Rescuer standard. This is the definition as provided in NFPA 1670-2014.


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3.3.211.1 Swiftwater Rescue Swimmer

A swiftwater rescue swimmer will naviagate within waters of greater than 1 knot of current for the purpose ofreaching a victim who does not have the ability or options of self rescuing.


This definition speaks directly to the swiftwater discipline to further clarify the difference between swim and swiftwater rescue swimmer as a technician skill.




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Public Input No. 77-NFPA 1006-2015 [ Chapter 4 ]

Chapter 4 Technical Rescuer

4.1* General Requirements.

4.1.1

Because technical rescue is inherently dangerous and technical rescuers are frequently required to performrigorous activities in adverse conditions, regional and national safety standards shall be included in agencypolicies and procedures.

4.1.2

Technical rescuers shall complete all activities in the safest possible manner and shall follow national,federal, state, provincial, and local safety standards as they apply to the technical rescuer.

4.2* Entrance Requirements.

Before beginning training activities or engaging in rescue operations, technical rescuers shall comply withthe following requirements:

(1) Age requirement established by the AHJ

(2) Medical requirements established by the AHJ

(3) Minimum physical fitness as required by the AHJ

(4) Emergency medical care performance capabilities for entry-level personnel developed and validatedby the AHJ

(5) Minimum educational requirements established by the AHJ

(6) Minimum requirements for hazardous material incident and contact control training for entry-levelpersonnel, validated by the AHJ

4.3* Minimum Requirements.

Qualification is specific to a specialty area. For qualification, a rescuer shall perform all of the jobperformance requirements in Chapter 5 and all job performance requirements listed in at least one level ofa specialty area (Chapters 6 through 19). Technical rescuers will be identified by their specialty area andlevel of qualification (i.e., Rope Rescuer — Level I, Confined Space Rescuer — Level II, etc.).

4.3.1 Level I.

This level shall apply to individuals who identify hazards, use equipment, and apply limited techniquesspecified in this standard to perform technical rescue operations.

4.3.2 Level II.

This level shall apply to individuals who identify hazards, use equipment, and apply advanced techniquesspecified in this standard to perform technical rescue operations.

4.4 Safety

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(4) Emergency medical care performance capabilities for entry-level personnel developed and validatedby the AHJ



In order to expand the certification coverage of this document to employees who provide confined spacerescue duties to meet regulatory requirements of employers and facilities they work at, and whoseemployees are not exposed to hazardous chemicals, provide certification modification allowing fortechnician certification without meeting item (6). i.e. 1006-Industrial


As the proposed NFPA 350 document is taking shape its application covers not only rescue personnel from formal emergency response organizations but private industry personnel assigned to provide equal services. Most emergency service personnel are regulated and must meet hazardous materials training requirements, as well as, vehicle rescue. Private industry personnel do not. By providing for modification of requirements to just include task specific elements, i.e. rope and rescue skills, employers could insure their personnel are recognized as meeting national standards.


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Emergency

(4) Minimum emergency medical care performance capabilities for

entry-level personnel

(5) technical rescue personnel shall be developed and validated by the AHJ to include infection control,CPR, bleeding control, and shock management.




As defined in NPFA 1670-2014: Standard for Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents, rescue as "those activities directed at locating endangered persons at an emergency incident, removing those persons from danger, treating the injured, and providing for transport to an appropriate health care facility." (A separate input requests that this definition be added to the 1006 document.) Providing patient care is part of the job of a technical rescuer, therefore this standard must establish a defined minimum level of emergency medical performance training and capabilities.

This standard should at least meet – and preferably exceed - those defined in NFPA 1001(2013) - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (4.3) (which is where the wording for this public input is derived) to insure ALL rescuers have the appropriate patient care skills to be able to effectively provide care regardless of the type of rescue.

In addition, the technical rescue environment can potentially expose technical rescuers to dangerous conditions, therefore ALL rescuers must be trained in patient care so that in the unlikely event of a rescuer injury, any other member(s) of the technical rescue team can provide appropriate care.

See separate input comment for inclusion of wording in the appendix to further define/clarify this requirement.

Related Public Inputs for This Document

Related Input Relationship

Public Input No. 46-NFPA 1006-2014 [Section No. A.4.2]



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4.3 * Minimum Requirements.

Qualification is specific to a specialty area. For qualification, as a Technical Rescue Support Member arescuer shall perform all of the job performance requirements in Chapter 5 and all job performancerequirements listed in . To qualify for specialty areas (Chapter 6 through 19), a rescuer shall perform allrequirements of the Technical Rescue Support Member and at least one level of a specialty area(Chapters 6 through 19) . Technical rescuers will be identified by their specialty area and level ofqualification (i.e., Rope Rescuer — Level I, Confined Space Rescuer — Level II, etc.).

4.3.1 Technical Rescue Support Member

This level shall apply to individuals who identify hazards, use equipment, and apply limited techniquesspecified in this standard to support and participate in technical search and rescue incidents under theguidance of an individual qualified at the specialty level.

4.3.2 Level I.

This level shall apply to individuals who identify hazards, use equipment, and apply limited techniquesspecified in this standard to perform technical rescue operations.

4.3. 2 3 Level II.

This level shall apply to individuals who identify hazards, use equipment, and apply advanced techniquesspecified in this standard to perform technical rescue operations.


Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements is currently not recognized as a job or position in and of itself; however in the emergency response community, whether private or public sector, there is a need to identify individuals who have qualifications to support and participate in technical rescue incidents. By giving a position title to this chapter, individuals can be provided guidance for qualifications to operate in a support role to those who qualify at a specialty level. Adding a definition to this position, as adapted from verbiage in NFPA 1670, identifies the role of an individual with this qualification during a rescue incident.In addition, the identification of this chapter as a position will open up avenues for national certification through accredited agencies. There are great benefits for the emergency responders to achieve recognition for their completion of the competencies of the Chapter 5 level, which they are currently assessed, but do not receive certification. By successfully gaining certification to this position, candidates are in a better position to continue onto higher levels of specialty rescue certification, and accredited agencies are in a better position to affirm the completion of the prerequisite level of Chapter 5.


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Public Input No. 51-NFPA 1006-2014 [ Chapter 5 [Title Only] ]

Job Performance Requirements Technical Rescue Support Member


Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements is currently not recognized as a job or position in and of itself; however in the emergency response community, whether private or public sector, there is a need to identify individuals who have qualifications to support and participate in technical rescue incidents. By giving a position title to this chapter, individuals can be provided guidance for qualifications to operate in a support role to those who qualify at a specialty level.



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5.1 * General Requirements.

The job performance requirements defined in Sections 5.2 through 5.5 shall be met prior to being qualifiedas a technical rescuer relative to the discipline Technical Rescue Support Member. Technical rescuersshall meet the job performance requirements of Chapter 5 to qualify for discipline -specific chapters(Chapters 6 through 19) and the designated response area .


Chapter 5 Job Performance Requirements is currently not recognized as a job or position in and of itself; however in the emergency response community, whether private or public sector, there is a need to identify individuals who have qualifications to support and participate in technical rescue incidents. This suggested change states that this position is still required as a prerequisite for individuals who are pursing qualification at a specialty level of NFPA 1006.



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Public Input No. 53-NFPA 1006-2014 [ Section No. 6.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ]

The job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5 and 6.1.3 through 6.1.8 shall be met prior to LevelI qualification in rope rescue.


In other professional qualification standards, prerequisite levels are identified within each chapter; whereas, NFPA 1006 includes this information in Chapter 4 only and not within each applicable level of the standard. This suggested change is to make this standard more consistent with other professional qualification standards and to decrease confusion from individuals who may look only at the individual chapter for guidance instead of the entire document.



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The job performance requirements defined in 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 and in 7.1.1 through 7.1.5 shall be met priorto Level I qualification in confined space rescue.

Additional Proposed Changes

File Name Description Approved

Proposed_TIA_1103_1006_.docx Balloted TIA


NOTE: This public input originates from Tentative Interim Amendment 1006-13-1 (TIA 1103) issued by the Standards Council on October 22, 2013 and per the NFPA Regs. needs to be reconsidered by the Technical Committee for the next edition of the Document.

Two key job performance requirements (JPRs) have been removed from the core rope requirements of this document (using a lowering system in a high-angle environment and using a simple M/A to perform a haul in a high-angle environment) so that disciplines to which they were non-applicable would not be burdened with unnecessary requirements.

While well meaning, the exclusion of these JPRs has created a condition hazardous to those certified in many of the disciplines within the document that may require these basic rope skills to act safely at an incident. In order to rectify this problem, I am requesting that these two JPRs be placed in each chapter identified in the previous section.

Emergency Nature: There appears to be a significant danger posed by the absence of these two JPR's as many disciplines now have no directive to learn or test to a key component necessary to the success of the individual team member's qualifications to act safely in many incidents. This has been posed to a quorum of those rope-specific task group members and there is consensus of agreement among them.


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NFPA 1006®-2013

Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications

TIA Log No. 1103

Reference: 7.1, 8.1, 9.1, 10.1, 16.1, 17.1.1, and 18.1

Comment Closing Date: September 9, 2013

Submitter: Richard Wright, Wright Rescue Solutions, Inc.

1. Revise subsections 7.1, 8.1, 9.1, 10.1, 16.1, 17.1.1 and 18.1 to read as follows:

7.1 Level I General Requirements. The job performance requirements defined in 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 and in 7.1.1

through 7.1.5 shall be met prior to Level I qualification in confined space rescue.


through 8.1.7 shall be met prior to Level I qualification in trench rescue.


through 9.1.13 shall be met prior to Level I qualification in structural collapse rescue.

10.1 Level I General Requirements. Level I rescue skills are applicable to vehicle events involving common

passenger vehicles and environments where rescuer intervention does not constitute a high level of risk based

upon the environment or other factors. The job performance requirements defined in 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 and in

10.1.1 through 10.1.10 shall be met prior to Level I qualification in vehicle rescue.

16.1 Level I General Requirements. The job performance requirements defined in 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 and in

16.1.1 through 16.1.11 shall be met prior to Level I qualification in wilderness search and rescue.

17.1.1 The job performance requirements defined in 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 and in 17.2.1 through 17.2.14 shall be met

prior to Level I qualification in mine/tunnel rescue.

18.1.1 The job performance requirements defined in 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 and in 18.2.1 through 18.2.14 shall be met

prior to Level I qualification in cave rescue.

2. Revise A.6.1.2 to read as follows:

A.6.1.2 The specified minimum travel distance will vary based on the response area and the discipline-specific

application. The distance traveled should accurately depict the typical distance that would be experienced by the

person performing the skill, and the operational components of the entire system should be fully utilized (i.e.,

commands, progress capture, descent control). For example, an appropriate minimum travel distance for a

technical rescuer in the urban/industrial environment for a high-angle raising lowering operation might be 30 ft

to 50 ft (9.15 m to 15.25 m) while the minimum for the wilderness/cave environment might be considerably

more at 10 ft to 20 ft (3.05 m to 6.1 m). 10 ft to 20 ft (3.05 m to 6.1 m) while the minimum for the

wilderness/cave environment might be considerably more at 30 ft to 50 ft (9.15 m to 15.25 m).

Submitter’s Substantiation: Two key job performance requirements (JPRs) have been removed from the core

rope requirements of this document (using a lowering system in a high-angle environment and using a simple

M/A to perform a haul in a high-angle environment) so that disciplines to which they were non-applicable

would not be burdened with unnecessary requirements.

While well meaning, the exclusion of these JPRs has created a condition hazardous to those certified in many of

the disciplines within the document that may require these basic rope skills to act safely at an incident. In order

to rectify this problem, I am requesting that these two JPRs be placed in each chapter identified in the previous

section.

Emergency Nature: There appears to be a significant danger posed by the absence of these two JPR's as many

disciplines now have no directive to learn or test to a key component necessary to the success of the individual

team member's qualifications to act safely in many incidents. This has been posed to a quorum of those rope-

specific task group members and there is consensus of agreement among them.


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The job performance requirements defined in 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 and in 8.1.1 through 8.1.7 shall be met priorto Level I qualification in trench rescue.












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The job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5 and 8.1.1 through 8.1.7 shall be met prior to LevelI qualification in trench rescue.





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The job performance requirements defined in 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 and in 9.1.1 through 9.1.13 shall be met priorto Level I qualification in structural collapse rescue.












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The job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5 and 9.1.1 through 9.1.13 shall be met prior toLevel I qualification in structural collapse rescue.





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Level I rescue skills are applicable to vehicle events involving common passenger vehicles andenvironments where rescuer intervention does not constitute a high level of risk based upon theenvironment or other factors. The job performance requirements defined in 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 and in 10.1.1through 10.1.10 shall be met prior to Level I qualification in vehicle rescue.












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Level I rescue skills are applicable to vehicle events involving common passenger vehicles andenvironments where rescuer intervention does not constitute a high level of risk based upon theenvironment or other factors. The job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5 and 10.1.1 through10.1.10 shall be met prior to Level I qualification in vehicle rescue.





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Public Input No. 65-NFPA 1006-2015 [ Section No. 10.1.5 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ]

Isolate Assess for and manage potentially harmful energy sources, including propulsion power, restraintsystems, and construction materials, given vehicle construction and materials; propulsion and other energysystems; and, passenger restraint and other safety systems, given a passenger vehicle, vehicle tool kit, andpersonal protective equipment, so that all hazards are identified; vehicle systems are managed inaccordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations ; beneficial system use is evaluated; andhazards to rescue personnel and victims are minimized.


This section should be revised to include the potential impacts of all aspects of vehicle design and construction on the vehicle rescue operation. As currently written, it appears that more emphasis is being incorrectly placed on energy-related components, when in fact the technical rescuer must assess the complete vehicle and manage any and all hazards as appropriate to insure a safe extrication operation. This would include construction, propulsion, and other systems.

In addition, various vehicle manufacturers have prepared vehicle specific documents outlining the recommended procedures for managing various components within the vehicle to provide for a safe extrication for both rescuers and victims.



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Public Input No. 67-NFPA 1006-2015 [Section No. 10.1.5(B)]

Public Input No. 68-NFPA 1006-2015 [Section No. 10.2.6]



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Public Input No. 66-NFPA 1006-2015 [ Section No. 10.1.5(A) ]

(A) Requisite Knowledge.

Types and uses of personal protective equipment, types of energy sources, vehicle-specific systemfeatures and isolation methods, specialized system features, tools for disabling controlling hazards, andpolicies and procedures of the AHJ.


Revised wording to emphasize overall vehicle assessment and control in accordance with the vehicle manufacturers recommended procedures.

Also, related to following manufacturer's recommendation, I am suggesting to change the wording from "disabling hazards" to "controlling hazards" as in some cases the manufacturers recommendation may be to NOT disconnect or disable certain components.



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Public Input No. 67-NFPA 1006-2015 [ Section No. 10.1.5(B) ]

(B) Requisite Skills.

The ability to select and use task- and incident-specific personal protective equipment, utilize vehicle-specific information and data, identify hazards, operate beneficial systems in support of tactical objectives,and operate tools and devices for securing and disabling controlling hazards.


This revision adds the statement clarifying the use of "vehicle-specific information and data" as discussed above for 10.1.5.




This is a sub-section of10.1.5.



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Public Input No. 68-NFPA 1006-2015 [ Section No. 10.2.6 ]

10.2.6

IsolateAssess for and manage

potentially harmful energy sources, including propulsion power, restraint systems, and constructionmaterials, given heavy vehicle, vehiclevehicle construction and materials; propulsion and other energy systems; and, passenger restraint andother safety systems, given a passenger vehicle, vehicle rescue tool kit, and personal protectiveequipment, so that all hazards are identified; vehicle systems are managed in accordance with thevehicle manufacturer’s recommendations ; beneficial system use is evaluated; and hazards to rescuepersonnel and victims are minimized.

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Requisite Knowledge.

Types and uses of personal protective equipment, types of energy sources, vehicle-specific systemfeatures and isolation methods, specialized system features, tools for disabling hazards, and policies andprocedures of the AHJ.

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Requisite Skills.

The ability to select and use task- and incident-specific personal protective equipment, utilize vehicle-specific information and data, identify hazards, operate beneficial systems in support of tacticalobjectives, and operate tools and devices for securing and disabling hazards.


10.2.6 is revised to mirror the changes proposed to in 10.1.5. The reasoning is the same.




Similar JPR for levelII.



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Select personal protective equipment specific to the water environment, don personal protective equipment,identify water hazards (i.e., upstream or downstream, current or tides), identify hazards directly related tothe specific rescue, and demonstrate appropriate shore-based victim removal techniques

As written:

12.1.4 Perform a nonentry rescue in the swiftwater/flooding enviornment, given an incidentscenario, personal protective equipment, and swiftwater rescue tool kit, so that rescue isaccomplished, and adopted policies and safety proceedures are followed.

Add annex note (*) behind item 12.1.4 *

Annex note to read:

A hazard and risk analysis is needed when operating as a rescuer when applying shore-based rescuetechniques. The rescuer may need to enter the hot zone (i.e. moving or standing water) to assist a distressedvictim for removal purposes. Without proper consideration of the waters edge topography, water contions,depth, current flow and the ability of the rescuer to swim, there is potential for the rescuer to become avictim. Ultimately not every shore-base rescue will be mitigated soley from land based operational zones .


As 12.1.4 is stated as a non-entry skill, one must take into consideration that the rescuer may have to place himself/herself into the hot zone to remove a distressed victim that may not have the physical strength or stamina to extricate oneself from the water. The additional annex material stated points out that there is potential for a rescuer to become a victim without analyzing the rescue situation. Often in common swift-water rescue situations, a rescuer may not have proper training or even be a member of a rescue or fire service but may play a role in emergency services to mitigate the problem or effect a rescue. This additional annex material poses the reader to make considerations if the removal of a victim will require additional resources or a rescuer/s with a higher level of training.




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Public Input No. 69-NFPA 1006-2015 [ New Section after 12.2.2(B) ]

12.2.3

Perform a swiftwater rescue from a rescue platform; such as a vessel, boat, watercraft or other water borntransportation aid while negotiating a designated swiftwater course, given a course that is represenatativeof the bodies of swiftwater existing or anticipated within the geographical confines of the AHJ, water rescuepersonal protective equipment, and swim aids as required, so that the specific objective is reached, allperformance parameters are achieved, movement is controlled, hazards are contiunally assessed, distresssignals are communicated, and rapid intervention for the rescuers has been staged for deployment.

(A) Requist Knowledge. The operator and/or crew of any water born transportation aid must beknowledgeable in the application and safe operation of the water born transportation device, its limitations,and to follow all manufacturers recomendations. The operator and/or crew of the water born transportationaid must comply with all regulatory and applicable laws of safe water transportation according to the AHJ.

(B) Requist Skill. The ability of the operator and/or crew to enter and exist the water born transportationdevice in a swiftwater condition. The ability of the operator and or crew to correct a capsized water borntransportation aid. The ability to assist with safe water born transportation operations as a member of aswiftwater rescue team on a vessel.


Within the swiftwater discipline, the use of rescue platforms such as vessels, boats, personal flotation aids and motorized watercraft are commonly used to aid in a rescue or access a victim where swimming would not be permissible. In the instructional environment of the swiftwater discipline, this area is commonly addressed by the use of inflatable boats, boogie boards, flat bottom watercraft and many other types of water born transportation depending on the geographical area in which instructions are taking place. This common skill is not addressed anywhere within the swiftwater chapter. This skill of rescuing while in or on a water born device, which is being taught and practiced regularly, should be addressed in this chapter with a minimum requirement as a Level II rescuer.




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Public Input No. 42-NFPA 1006-2014 [ Section No. 13.1.2 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ]

Define search parameters for a dive rescue incident, given topographical maps of a search area,descriptions of all missing persons and incident history, and hydrologic data, including speed and directionof current or tides, so that areas with high probability of detection likely to contain the subject aredifferentiated from other areas, witnesses are interviewed, critical interview information is recorded, passive(indirect) and active (direct) search tactics are implemented, personnel resources are considered andused, and search parameters are communicated.


NFPA 1006 13.1.2 states “Define search parameters for a dive rescue incident…so that areas with high probability of detection are differentiated from other areas….” Probability of detection is only applied to “areas” when probability of success is being computed, which does not appear to be the case in the JPR. Otherwise, probability of detection usually applies to search resources. What the committee likely intends here is a reference to areas that are more likely to contain the subject, or areas with a higher probability of area (or probability of containment). Thus, the sentence should be revised to read as follows: “Define search parameters for a dive rescue incident…so that areas likely to contain the subject are differentiated from other areas….” The same issue is repeated in 3.1.2(A) and should also be corrected.

The terms “passive” and “active” search have been replaced in the contemporary search literature with “indirect” and “direct” because active and passive are used to describe radar, which is also addressed in the search literature (underwater, dive, aircraft, etc.) and is likely to cause a conflict in understanding. In 2005, NASAR’s Fundamentals of SAR book, and NASAR's associated SAR training, made this change on the advice of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Office of SAR. To allow for both the new and old terminology and keep it clear to the reader, I suggest that the words "indirect" and "direct" be included parenthetically immediately following where the terms "passive" and "active" are used, respectively. One example of this in NFPA 1006 is in 13.1.2, which is where I suggest this change be made.





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Criteria for determining rescue versus recovery modes, human physiology related to dive environment,re-float theory, topographical map components, hydrologic factors, methods to determine high increaseprobability of detection, methods to determine areas likely to contain the subject , critical interviewquestions and practices, methods to identify track traps, ways to identify spotter areas and purposes forspotters, personnel available and effects on parameter definition, the effect of search strategy defining theparameter, communication methods, and reporting requirements.


The phrase "methods to determine high probability of detection areas" does not describe the concepts of search theory correctly, and the idea of determining where a subject is more or less likely to be should be incorporated into this JPR. Probability of detection is only applied to “areas” when probability of success is being computed, which does not appear to be the case in this JPR. Otherwise, probability of detection usually applies to search resources. I suspect the committee intended to suggest here that a rescuer should have knowledge of methods to increase POD and determine which areas are more likely to contain the subject (POA)--both are applications of search theory. Thus, I modified the statement in 13.1.2(A) to reflect this. I also believe this revised text may be more acceptable to those who well understand search theory and its use in the environment described.





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Level I ice rescue skills are applicable to survival swimming and support of ice rescue Level II only. The jobperformance requirements defined in Chapter 5 and 14.1.1 through 14.1.3 shall be met prior to individualsqualifying in Level I water rescue.





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The ability to swim and float in different water conditions with and without flotation aids or swim aids asrequired, apply water survival skills, don and self rescue with and without use of grip aids in the event ofbreakthrough, don and doff personal protective equipment, select and use swim aids, utilizecommunications systems, use task-specific equipment, and evaluate water/ice conditions to identify entrypoints and hazards.


Added text would cover the ability of the rescuer to self rescue in the event of breaking through the ice. Current standard covers the use of rope tending team, but does not cover self rescue of the rescuer. This instance has a high probability of execution as the lifeline to the rescuer could become detached or severed in the event of a rescue.

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The job performance requirements defined in 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 and in 16.1.1 through 16.1.11 shall be metprior to Level I qualification in wilderness search and rescue.












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The job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5 and 16.1.1 through 16.1.11 shall be met prior toLevel I qualification in wilderness search and rescue.





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see attached for the addition of A.16.1.4 and Table A.16.1.4.



NSARC_Georeferencing_matrix.docx NFPA 1006 added content for A.16.1.4 and associated table


There exists a national standard for georeferencing systems to be used for SAR Navigation in the United States. The georeferencing standard is detailed in the Land SAR Addendum to the National SAR Supplement to the IAMSAR Manual (http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg534/nsarc/Land_SAR_Addendum/Published_Land%20SAR%20Addendum%20(1118111)%20-%20Bookmark.pdf) and is included in NFPA 1670. It should also be cited and included in NFPA 1006.





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Man-tracking skills, search patterns, communication skills, passive (indirect) and active (direct) searchtechniques, and sign cutting techniques.


The terms “passive” and “active” search have been replaced in the contemporary search literature with “indirect” and “direct” because active and passive are used to describe radar, which is also addressed in the search literature (underwater, dive, aircraft, etc.) and is likely to cause a conflict in understanding. In 2005, NASAR’s Fundamentals of SAR book, and NASAR's associated SAR training, made this change on the advice of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Office of SAR. To allow for both the new and old terminology and keep it clear to the reader, I suggest that the words "indirect" and "direct" be included parenthetically immediately following where the terms "passive" and "active" are used, respectively. One example of this in NFPA 1006 is in 16.1.9(A), which is where I suggest this change be made.





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17.1.1

The job performance requirements defined in 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 and in 17.2.1 through 17.2.14 shall be metprior to Level I qualification in mine/tunnel rescue.











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17.1.1

The job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5 and 17.2.1 through 17.2.14 shall be met prior toLevel I qualification in mine/tunnel rescue.





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18.1.1

The job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5 and 18.2.1 through 18.2.14 shall be met prior toLevel I qualification in cave rescue.





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18.1.1

The job performance requirements defined in 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 and in 18.2.1 through 18.2.14 shall be metprior to Level I qualification in cave rescue.












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Level I rescue skills are applicable to machinery events involving common, simple, small machinery andenvironments where rescuer intervention does not constitute a high level of risk based on the environmentor other factors. This is more clearly defined as performing extrication and disentanglement operationsinvolving packaging, treating, and removing victims trapped in machinery where the entrapment is limited todigits or where the machine can be simply disassembled, or is constructed of lightweight materials that canbe cut, spread, or lifted, and has only simple hazards that are readily controlled. The job performancerequirements defined in Chapter 5 and 19.1.1 through 19.1.10 shall be met prior to Level I qualification inmachinery rescue.





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19.1.8.1

Identify potential emergency events in buildings where mechanical equipment exists, such as elevators.Determine entry and egress points, given the structural and damage characteristics and potential victimlocation(s), so that victim location(s) is identified; designate entry and exit points for victim(s)s andrescuer(s); chosen points can be protected; determine the need for a specialized elevator technician;stabilize and isolate all machinery involved, given an elevator tool kit and personal protective equipment;control the hazards presented by the release of fluids or mechanical release devices; determine elevatorposition to optimize the removal of victim(s); secure all elevators and weight systems in common hoistwaysso that chosen points do not compromise the removal of a victim or rescuer; equipment and victimstabilization are initiated; package and remove victim(s) so that undue injury is prevented; and AHJ safetypoints are enforced.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Types of stabilization devices, mechanism of elevator movement and travel,types of stabilization points, types of energy sources, system isolation and release methods, entry and exitpoints, specialized system features, tool selection and application, and special fetures of elevator systems.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to identify entry and exit points and probable victim locations, the ability toidentify common elevator control devices, construction and energy sources, perform hazard control basedon techniques selected, apply tactics and strategy based on assignment, select and operate tools andequipment specific to elevator rescue, apply victim care and stabilization devices, and demonstrate safetyprocedures.


Within the current chapter 19 of Machinery Rescue, there is no provision directly related to elevator rescue. To achieve correlation between NFPA 1670 and 1006, the proposed language will align the two documents as so the objectives are address equally containing elevator rescue material.




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20.1 Level 1 General Requirements. The job performance requirements defined in 20.1 through 20.6shall be met prior to Level I qualification in animal technical rescue.

20.1.1 In order to be qualified to this section, a rescuer shall be qualified in Chapter 4 and 5, and 6.1.

20.2. Animal Management

20.2.1 * /5.3.1 Triage animals, with the assistance of AHJ recognized veterinary professionals orpara-professionals, when available, given triage tags and local protocol, so that rescue versus recoveryfactors are assessed, triage decisions reflect resource capabilities, severity of injuries is determined, andanimal care and rescue priorities are established in accordance with local protocol.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Types and systems of triage according to local protocol, resource availability,methods to determine injury severity, ways to manage resources, and prioritization requirements.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to use triage materials, techniques, and resources and to categorizeanimals correctly.

20.2.2* Construct an improvised rope halter, given an available rope or accessory cord, with a longenough standing end to ensure rescuer control of the animal from a safe distance.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Application of knots, halter pressure principles, material selection, applicationonto the animal, and limitations.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to select materials, tie knots, rig the halter, and evaluate for appropriateapplication.

20.2.3 * /5.3.2 Move an animal in a low-angle environment, given animal transport equipment, litters,other specialized equipment, and animal removal systems specific to the rescue environment, so that theanimal is moved without undue further injuries, risks to rescuers are minimized from both the hazard andthe animal, the integrity of the animal’s securement within the transfer device is established andmaintained, the means of attachment to the rope rescue system is maintained, and the animal is removedfrom the hazard.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Types of transport equipment and removal systems, selection factors withregard to specific rescue environments, methods to reduce and prevent further injuries from the hazardand from the specie specific hazards, types of risks to rescuers to include the hazard as well as speciespecific hazards, ways to establish and maintain animal securement (both physical and chemical),transport techniques, rope rigging applications and methods, and types of specialized equipment and theiruses.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to secure an animal to transport equipment, assemble and operateenvironment-specific animal removal systems, and choose an incident-specific transport device.

20.2.4 /5.3.3 Access, assess, stabilize with the assistance of AHJ recognized veterinary professionals orparaprofessionals, when available; package, and transfer animals, given diagnostic and packagingequipment and an actual or simulated EMS agency, so that rescuers and animal are protected fromhazards, the animal’s injuries or illnesses are managed, and the animal is delivered to the appropriate EMSprovider with information regarding the history of the rescue activity and animal’s condition.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Animal and scene assessment methods; animal treatment, methods ofphysical and chemical immobilization, and packaging methods; resource availability; and medicalinformation management and communication methods.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to use animal immobilization, packaging, and treatment methodsappropriate to the situation and provide animal transfer reports, both verbally and in written format.

20.2.5 * /5.3.2 Move an animal in a high-angle environment, given animal transport equipment, litters,other specialized equipment, and animal removal systems specific to the rescue environment, so that theanimal is moved without undue further injuries, risks to rescuers are minimized from both the hazard andthe animal, the integrity of the animal’s securement within the transfer device is established andmaintained, the means of attachment to the rescue system is maintained, and the animal is removed fromthe hazard.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Types of transport equipment and removal systems, selection factors withregard to specific rescue environments, methods to reduce and prevent further injuries from the hazardand from the specie specific hazards, types of risks to rescuers to include the hazard as well as speciespecific hazards, ways to establish and maintain animal securement (specie specific), transporttechniques, rope rigging applications and methods, and types of specialized equipment and their uses.

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20.3 Maintenance

20.3.1* /5.4.2* Inspect and maintain rescue equipment, given maintenance logs and records, tools, andresources as indicated by the manufacturer’s guidelines, equipment replacement protocol, andorganizational standard operating procedure, which should include keeping the large animal technicalrescue cache separate from the regular cache, so that the operational status of equipment is verified anddocumented, all components are checked for operation, deficiencies are repaired or reported as indicatedby standard operating procedure, and items subject to replacement protocol are correctly disposed of andchanged.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Functions and operations of rescue equipment, use of record-keepingsystems, manufacturer and organizational care and maintenance requirements, selection and use ofmaintenance tools, replacement protocol and procedures, disposal methods, and organizational standardoperating procedures.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to identify wear and damage indicators for rescue equipment, evaluateoperation readiness of equipment, complete logs and records, and select and use maintenance tools.

20.4 Ropes and Rigging

20.4.1 * /6.1.4 Construct a compound rope mechanical advantage system, given a load, an anchorsystem, life safety rope, carabiners, pulleys, rope grab devices, and rope rescue equipment, so that thesystem constructed accommodates the load and reduces the force required to lift the load, operationalinterference is factored and minimized, the system is efficient, a system safety check is completed, and thesystem is connected to an anchor system and the load, with recognition a sub optimal SSSF may berequired to accomplish the rescue.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Determination of incident needs as related to choosing compound ropesystems, the elements of efficient design for compound rope systems, knot selection, methods for reducingexcessive force to system components, evaluation of incident operations as related to interferenceconcerns and set-up, rope commands, rigging principles, system safety check procedures, and methods ofevaluating system components for compromised integrity.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to determine incident needs as related to choosing compound ropesystems, select effective knots, calculate expected loads, evaluate incident operations as related tointerference concerns and set-up, perform a system safety check, and evaluate system components forcompromised integrity.

20.4.2* / 6.1.6* Direct the construction and operation of a portable highpoint anchor, and multiplecompound rope mechanical advantage systems in a high-angle environment, given multiple rope rescuesystems incorporating a compound rope mechanical advantage system and a load to be moved, and aspecified minimum travel distance for the load, so that a system safety check is performed; a reset isaccomplished, and the movement is controlled; the load can be held in place when needed; operatingmethods do not stress the system to the point of failure; operational commands are clearly communicated;and potential problems are identified, communicated, and managed.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Methods to determine incident needs, types of interference concerns, ropecommands, safe operating limits of the portable highpoint anchor, system safety check protocol,procedures for continued evaluation of system components for compromised integrity, common personnelassignments and duties, common and critical commands, methods for controlling a load’s movement,system stress issues during operations, animal stress issues during movement, and management methodsfor common problems.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to determine incident needs, evaluate incident operations as related tointerference concerns, complete a system safety check, continually evaluate system components

for compromised integrity, direct personnel effectively, operate multiple mechanical advantage systems inbalance, communicate commands, analyze system efficiency, manage load movement, and identifyconcerns.

20.4.3 / 6.2.4 Direct a team in the removal of an animal weighing under 300 lbs, in a high-angleenvironment, a means of transporting the animal to the ground or other safe area, so that risks to animalsand rescuers are minimized, injury to the animal is minimized, the means of attachment to the rope rescuesystem is maintained, the animal is brought to a safe area for transfer to appropriate authorities.

(A)* Requisite Knowledge. Techniques and systems for safe transfer of animals from an existing stableplatform, various techniques for handling and securing animals.

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animals, and determine specialized equipment needs for animal movement.

20.5 Mud Rescue

20.5.1*/8.1.5* Release an animal from soil entrapment by either high angle or low angle technique asappropriate, given personal protective equipment, a mud rescue tool kit, and specialized equipment, sothat hazards to rescue personnel and animals are minimized, considerations are given to animalhypothermia and other injuries, techniques are used to enhance animal survivability, tasks areaccomplished within projected time frames.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Identification, utilization, and required care of personal equipment; generalhazards associated with mud rescue to both the animal and the rescuers to include adhesive forces;selection and application of rescue tools and resources; risk–benefit assessment techniques for extricationmethods; and time restraints.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to select, use, and care for personal protective equipment, operaterescue tools and stabilization systems, and complete risk–benefit assessments for selected methods ofrescue and time restraints.

20.6 Vehicle Rescue

20.6.1/10.1 Level I General Requirements. Level I rescue skills are applicable to vehicle eventsinvolving common passenger vehicles transporting animals or towing animal transport trailers, andenvironments where rescuer intervention does not constitute a high level of risk based upon theenvironment or other factors. The job performance requirements defined in 10.1.1 through 10.1.10 shall bemet prior to Level I qualification in animal vehicle rescue, in addition to 6.1.1 through 6.1.5.

20.6.1.1/10.1.1 Plan for a vehicle incident, and conduct an initial and ongoing size-up, given agencyguidelines, planning forms, and an operations-level vehicle incident or simulation, so that a standardapproach is used during training and operational scenarios; emergency situation hazards are identified;isolation methods and scene security measures are considered; fire suppression and safety measures areidentified; vehicle stabilization needs are evaluated; and resource needs, to include veterinary professional,and paraprofessional assistance, are identified and documented for future use.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Operational protocols, specific planning forms, types of vehicles common tothe AHJ boundaries, vehicle hazards, animal hazards to the rescuers, incident support operations andresources, vehicle anatomy, and fire suppression and safety measures.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to apply operational protocols, select specific planning forms based onthe types of vehicles, identify and evaluate various types of vehicles within the AHJ boundaries, requestsupport and resources, identify vehicle anatomy, and determine the required fire suppression and safetymeasures.

20.6.1.2/10.1.4* Stabilize a common passenger vehicle, or vehicle with animal transport trailer, given avehicle tool kit and personal protective equipment, so that the vehicle and trailer is prevented from movingduring the rescue operations; entry, exit, and tool placement points are not compromised; anticipatedrescue activities will not compromise vehicle and trailer stability; selected stabilization points arestructurally sound; stabilization equipment can be monitored; and the risk to rescuers is minimized.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Types of stabilization devices, mechanism of common passenger vehicle andtrailer movement, understanding of significant load shifts within the trailer during animal extrication, typesof stabilization points, types of stabilization surfaces, AHJ policies and procedures, and types of vehicleconstruction components as they apply to stabilization.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to apply and operate stabilization devices.

20.6.1.3/10.1.6 Determine the common passenger vehicle and animal transport trailer access and egresspoints, given the structural and damage characteristics and potential animal location(s), so that the animallocation(s) is identified; entry and exit points for animals, rescuers, and equipment are designated; flows ofpersonnel, animal, and equipment are identified; existing entry points are used; time constraints arefactored; selected entry and egress points do not compromise vehicle stability; chosen points can beprotected; equipment and animal stabilization are initiated; and AHJ safety and emergency procedures areenforced.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Common passenger vehicle and animal transport construction/features, entryand exit points, recognition that an animal transport trailer may be a confined space, routes and hazardsoperating systems, AHJ standard operating procedure, and emergency evacuation and safety signals.

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trailer during extrication.

20.6.1.4/10.1.8 Disentangle animal(s), given an operations-level extrication incident, a vehicle tool kit,personal protective equipment, and specialized equipment, so that undue animal injury is prevented;animal protection is provided; and stabilization is maintained.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Tool selection and application, stabilization systems, protection methods,disentanglement points and techniques, and dynamics of disentanglement.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to operate disentanglement tools, initiate protective measures, identifyand eliminate points of entrapment, and maintain incident stability and scene safety.

20.6.1.5/10.1.9 Remove a packaged animal to a designated safe area, as a member of a team, given ananimal transfer device, a designated egress route, and personal protective equipment, so that the teameffort is coordinated; the designated egress route is used; the animal is removed without compromisinganimal packaging; undue injury is prevented; and stabilization is maintained.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Animal handling techniques; incident management system; types ofimmobilization, packaging, appropriate animal attachment points, and transfer devices; types ofimmobilization techniques; and uses of immobilization devices.

(B) Requisite Skills. Use of immobilization, packaging, and transfer devices for specific situations;immobilization techniques; to include chemical with the assistant of AHJ designated personnel, applicationof medical protocols and safety features to immobilize, package, and transfer; and all techniques for liftingor moving the animal.

20.7.1 Level II General Requirements. The job performance requirements defined in Section 7.1 and7.2.1 through 7.6.1 shall be met prior to Level II qualification in animal technical rescue, and 6.2 .

20.7.1.1 To be qualified as a Level II Technician, a rescuer shall be qualified as a Level I prior.

20.7.2.1 / 6.2.1* Complete an assignment while suspended from a rope rescue system in a high-angleenvironment, given an independent rescuer rope rescue system and an independent animal rope rescuesystem, when raising or lowering animals in excess of 300 lbs, an assignment, life safety harnesses, litters,bridles, and specialized equipment necessary for the environment, so that risks to animals and rescuersare minimized; the means of attachment to the rope rescue system is secure; selected specializedequipment facilitates efficient rescuer movement; and specialized equipment does not unduly increaserisks to rescuers or animals.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Task-specific selection criteria for life safety harnesses, personal protectiveequipment selection criteria, variations in litter design and intended purpose, rigging principles, techniquesand practices for high-angle environments, and common hazards posed by improper maneuvering andharnessing.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to select and use rescuer harness and personal protective equipment forcommon environments, attach the life safety harness to the rope rescue system, maneuver around existingenvironment and system-specific obstacles, perform work while suspended from the rope rescue system,and evaluate surroundings for potential hazards.

20.7.2.2 * / 6.2.6* Direct a team in the operation of a rope system to move a suspended rescue loadalong a horizontal path, given rescue personnel, an established system, a target for the load, a load to bemoved, and personal protective equipment, so that the movement is controlled; the load is held in placewhen needed; the animal is recommended to be sedated; the weight of the rescuer and animal, or animalbeing moved alone is under 600lbs; operating methods do not stress the system to the point of failure;personnel assignments are made; tasks are communicated; and potential problems are identified,communicated and managed.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Determination of incident needs as related to the operation of a system,capabilities and limitations of various systems, incident site evaluation as related to interference concernsand obstacle negotiation, system safety check protocol, procedures to evaluate system components forcompromised integrity, common personnel assignments and duties, common and critical operationalcommands, common problems and ways to minimize or manage those problems, and ways to increasethe efficiency of load movement.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to determine incident needs, complete a system safety check, evaluatesystem components for compromised integrity, select personnel, communicate with personnel effectively,manage movement of the load, and evaluate for any potential problems.

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rescuers are minimized, the integrity of the animal’s securement within the transfer device is establishedand maintained, including chemical securement, the means of attachment to the system is maintained, andthe animal is removed from the hazard.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Types of transport equipment and removal systems, selection factors withregard to specific rescue environments, methods to reduce and prevent further injuries, types of risks torescuers, ways to establish and maintain animal securement, resources for chemical securement, transporttechniques, and types of specialized equipment and their uses.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to secure an animal to transport equipment, assemble and operateenvironment-specific animal removal systems, and choose an incident-specific transport device for anextended period.

20.8 Helicopter Rescue

20.8.1 */ 9.1.3 Direct an animal helicopter rescue, given size-up information and livestock needingrescue, so that initial size-up information is utilized, an incident management system is incorporated,existing and potential conditions are included, specialized resource needs are identified, work perimetersare determined, associated hazards are identified, incident objectives are established, and scene securityand safety measures are addressed.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Incident-specific size-up information, incident management systemcomponents, dynamics of incident conditions and peripheral areas, incident-specific resources, includingspecific helicopter selection, and animal sedation assistance, scene security and safety requirements, useof specialized animal technical rescue sling systems for extended duration lifts, and hazards to rescuers.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to utilize size-up information, implement an incident managementsystem, monitor changing conditions specific to the incident, identify potential specialized resources, useof specialized animal technical rescue sling systems for extended duration lifts, identify specific incidentsecurity and safety requirements.

Appendix X

20.2.1 – Rescue vs. recovery includes the consideration of humane euthanasia on scene, and therequirement for the rescuers to have who in their AHJ has the training and authority to decide on, andimplementation of euthanasia protocols. This may include ‘mass casualty’ situations where a livestocktrailer accident is involved.

20.2.2 Making an improvised rope halter – appendix K.3.2 from 1670

20.2.3 & X.2.5 – Animal safety issues – strike zones, cues, etc. muzzles, etc. as well as webbing systemsfor low and high angle transport – appendix K.3.1 – 3.6 from 1670

20.3.1 – Due to the in ability to accurately measure the weight of livestock in the field, and the associatedinability to calculate the actual or force applied to MA systems involved in rescuing livestock in excess of atwo person load, it is recommended to keep human systems and livestock systems separate

20.4.1 –The ability to obtain a 10:1 SSSF is exceptionally difficult, and a 4:1 to 6:1 SSSF is very commonin animal technical rescue. Rescues may need to be accomplished with as low a s 2:1 SSSF. It is criticalin these lower SSSF systems that the potentially dynamic load of the animal moving be minimized withchemical sedation when at all possible. MA systems should be built with twin triple wrap Prusiks to absorbshock in place of mechanical rope grab devices, unless adequate force reduction is to the component iscompensated for.

20.4.2 - Stretch in the rope systems need to be carefully considered, especially when operating a mobilehighpoint anchor (A Frame or Bi-Pod).

20..5.1 – appendix k.3.7 from 1670 - note, rescuers without a mud rescue kit should still conduct therescue, however, they must go very slow to allow the adhesive forces to release

20.7.2.2 – Rescuers should consider a mechanism to separate themselves from an animal that becomesaggressive mid span, to include a quick release combined with a 4:1 MA system to allow separate of a safedistance, while retaining control of the animal. There is inadequate testing of highline systems for weightsbeyond the two person load, and can not safely recommend a combination of rope diameters or quantitiesof rope and associated system components to safely conduct a high line operation of livestock at this time.

20.7.2.3 – Currently the Anderson Sling is the only system approved for extended lift or helicopteroperations.

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the ability to conduct helicopter operations shouldn't limit a person from being a tech II.


TC 1006 should add a new chapter on animal technical rescue. The chapter should provide the JPRs to match the new chapter in NFPA TC. The new chapter with JPRs should follow the similar format of 1670 where all existing requirements of chapters does not change. Additions to the chapter should be to recognize the different in 'victims'.... patient packaging is still patient packaging - however there are special considerations for high and low angle packaging and movement of large and small animals. The chapter should address both PETS Act required animals, such as cats and dogs, but also large animal technical rescue issues where depts are often called, such as domestic livestock. The chapter/JPRs should address the special safety considerations in dealing with the species, specialized harnesses, and improvised equipment. Additionally, rigging considerations should be emphasized to address domestic livestock weighing multiples of the traditional 600 lb/two person load, and system safety factors are critical. It should also address helicopter sling load and mud rescue of livestock. It should address trailer accident issues for both the animals and the responders. The JPRs should leave it to local AHJ to determine how much, and how they obtain, expertise as an actual animal handler and to safely make contact with an un-sedated animal. There are people who may argue the responders should have to get trained as an animal control officer before they can do a dog rescue - that will be cost prohibitive and eliminate the ability for agencies to actually endorse a new chapter. Similarly some responders are excellent livestock handlers, and it should be up to the local AHJ to decide if their life skills are adequate, vs requiring them to take a multi-day livestock handling course.TC 1006 should also include the Appendix K material from 1670. It is fairly large and contains significant supporting detail to the development of JPRs.


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Public Input No. 74-NFPA 1006-2015 [ Chapter A [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ]

Annex A is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document but is included for informational purposesonly. This annex contains explanatory material, numbered to correspond with the applicable textparagraphs.

A 2.3 The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation sponsored a symposium in 2004 in Tampa, FL. At thismilestone event more than 200 fire service leaders assembled and discussed the nation's fire problem andhow to drastically reduce the number of firefighter line of duty deaths. This event was the birth of the 16Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives which should be the catalyst for fire service training and education, and thefoundation for strategic level policies and procedures.Particular interest would be intiatives:

(1) Define and advocate the need for a cultural change within the fire service relating to safety;incorporating leadership, management, supervision, accountability and personal responsibility.

(2) Enhance the personal and organizational accountability for health and safety throughout the fireservice.

3. Focus greater attention on the integration of risk management with incident management at alllevels, including strategic, tactical, and planning responsibilities.

4. All firefighters must be empowered to stop unsafe practices.

6. Develop and implement national medical and physical fitness standards that are equallyapplicable to all firefighters, based on the duties they are expected to perform.

8. Utilize available technology wherever it can produce higher levels of health and safety.

9. Thoroughly investigate all firefighter fatalities, injuries, and near misses.

11. National standards for emergency response policies and procedures should be developed andchampioned.


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Public Input No. 9-NFPA 1006-2013 [ New Section after A.1.1 ]

A.1.2 Programs certifying individuals as complying with this standard should be accredited by athird party accreditation body. Fire service organizations, as public agencies, are open to publicscrutiny and are held accountable for their actions. There is value in being able to demonstratethat the personnel of these agencies are certified as meeting standards of competency by an entitythat has itself been evaluated by an independent, thorough, and public process and that thesepersonnel are approved (accredited) as meeting the requirements of the process. Accreditationestablishes accountability for performance by putting competency on the record so that it can beevaluated on the record. See NFPA 1000, Fire Service Professional Qualifications Accreditation andCertification Systems.


When organizations represent their certified members meet the qualification standards of NFPA 1006, those organizations should be accredited by a third party accrediting body. As certification programs become more widespread, maintaining credibility of those certification programs is key to maintaining credibility of the NFPA Professional Qualification standard and those individuals that qualify to the standard. Both IFSAC and ProBoard are already in place and able to accredit fire service certification programs. A majority of this language is extracted from NFPA 1000 section A.1.3.1.


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Public Input No. 48-NFPA 1006-2014 [ Section No. A.3.3.36 ]

A.3.3.36 Confined Space Rescue Pre-Plan.

See Figure A.3.3.36.

Figure A.3.3.36 Sample Confined Space Rescue Pre-Plan Form.

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CSR_Preplan_Form.pdf Confined Space Rescue Preplan form


Figure A.3.3.36 Sample Confined Space Rescue Pre-plan Form is good but does not provide an adequate number of considerations and options for pre-incident rescue action planning. The proposed replacement is currently being used in the new NFPA 350 Guide to Confined Space Safe Work Practices and represents a more inclusive form. Copyrights may be removed from this submitted form as needed.


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A.3.3.55 Dive Tables.


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Figure A.3.3.55(a) and Figure A.3.3.55(b) are examples of public safety dive tables and a public safetydive air compression table, respectively.

Figure A.3.3.55(a) Examples of Public Safety Dive Tables. (Source: U.S. Navy Diving Manual ,Tables 9–7 and 9–8.)

Figure A.3.3.55(b) Example of Public Safety Dive Air Decompression Table. (Source: U.S. NavyDiving Manual , Table 9-9.)


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Dive tables and decompression tables are readily available from multiple sources to public safety divers outside of this standard and do not significantly contribute to the 1006 document. I suggest that Annex section A.3.3.55 be removed including Figures A.3.3.55(a) and A.3.3.55(b).





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Public Input No. 47-NFPA 1006-2014 [ Section No. A.3.3.121.2 ]


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A.3.3.121.2 Simple Rope Mechanical Advantage System.


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Figure A.3.3.121.2 illustrates such a system.

Figure A.3.3.121.2 A Simple Rope 2:1 Mechanical Advantage System.

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FigureA-3-3-121-2_Revised.jpg Figure A.3.3.121.2


Current illustration expresses figures of mass rather than force (lb, kg) on the haul line. While figures at the load are accurately represent mass (lb, kg), the figures at haul line should express force (lbf, kN). Figures at the hauyl line should read 100 lbf and (22.47 kN).




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A.3.3.138 Pre-Incident Plan.

A site-specific pre-plan can also provide useful information for consideration during size-up, including, butnot limited to, the following:

(1) Rescue team notification

(2) Acceptable entry conditions for rescue

(3) Hazard analysis

(4) Risk analysis of hazards

(5) Site map

(6) Hazard abatement (including control zones, ventilation, lockout/tagout procedures, etc.)

(7) Use of buddy system (when applicable)

(8) Communications (site, rescue attendant to rescue entrant, etc.)

(9) Command post

(10) Incident management organizational chart

(11) Standard operating guidelines

(12) Safe work practices

(13) Medical assistance

(14) Pre-entry safety briefings

(15) Pre- and post-entry physicals (if indicated)

Guidelines for initial response planning within the quantity and capability of available personnel andequipment should include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Response objectives for confined space emergencies

(2) Nonentry rescue options

(3) Entry-type rescue options

(4) Whether rescuer and equipment capabilities are appropriate for available rescue options

(5) Needs analysis and procedures for providing emergency decontamination to victims suspected ofbeing contaminated with a hazardous material

Operational procedures for response implementation should include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Scene control, including control zones and communication

(2) Incident management system consistent with the organization’s standard operating procedure

(3) Nonentry retrieval

(4) Qualifying entry-type rescues (see Figure A.3.3.138)

(5) Emergency decontamination as needed

(6) Technical-level rescue service assistance



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Annex item lacks guidance and may be enhanced by the inclusion of the submitted materials. Request inclusion of a new Figure A.3.3.138 as a decision making flowchart with a suggested title of "CSR Action Plan Decision Making Flowchart."




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Public Input No. 46-NFPA 1006-2014 [ Section No. A.4.2 ]

A.4.2

The following list elaborates on these requirements:

(1) Age Requirements. The AHJ is empowered to set minimum and maximum age requirements. Due tothe fact that technical rescue requires a level of maturity inherent to the rescue environment, it isrecommended that the minimum age required to begin training as a technical rescuer be set at 18years. However, some fire and rescue organizations have set requirements to allow participation byindividuals under the age of 18.

(2) Medical Requirements. The AHJ should establish medical requirements for initiation of training andcontinued participation as a technical rescuer. It is recommended that the AHJ adopt NFPA 1582,Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, in whole or in partas part of their own standard development process.

(3) Minimum Physical Fitness. Technical rescue operations involve activities that pose great physical andmental challenges. Technical rescue is an inherently demanding activity requiring the rescuer toperform challenging physical activities in a high-stress environment.

(4) Emergency Medical Care Training. Prior to beginning training as a technical rescuer, a minimummedical training requirement should be met the AHJ should establish minimum medical trainingrequirements. Programs such as the Department of Transportation First Responder and AmericanRed Cross curricula offer minimum models that can be followed, with Department of TransportationEmergency Medical Technician - Basic recommended .

(5) Educational Requirements. Because technical rescuers can be required to read and comprehendstandards and procedures, prepare written reports, and understand principles of mechanicaladvantage, structural engineering, and other related disciplines, it is recommended that the technicalrescuer be at minimum a high school graduate.

(6) Training. People having the potential for encountering hazardous materials on an incident sceneshould be trained to recognize the hazard and implement exposure and control methods.


As defined in NPFA 1670-2014: Standard for Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents, rescue as "those activities directed at locating endangered persons at an emergency incident, removing those persons from danger, treating the injured, and providing for transport to an appropriate health care facility." (A separate input requests that this definition be added to the 1006 document.) Providing patient care is part of the job of a technical rescuer, therefore this standard must establish a defined minimum level of emergency medical performance training and capabilities.

This standard should at least meet – and preferably exceed - those defined in NFPA 1001(2013) - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (4.3) (which is where the wording for this public input is derived) to insure ALL rescuers have the appropriate patient care skills to be able to effectively provide care regardless of the type of rescue.

In addition, the technical rescue environment can potentially expose technical rescuers to dangerous conditions, therefore ALL rescuers must be trained in patient care so that in the unlikely event of a rescuer injury, any other member(s) of the technical rescue team can provide appropriate care.



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A.6.1.2

The specified minimum travel distance will vary based on the response area and the discipline-specificapplication. The distance traveled should accurately depict the typical distance that would be experiencedby the person performing the skill, and the operational components of the entire system should be fullyutilized (i.e., commands, progress capture, descent control). For example, an appropriate minimum traveldistance for a technical rescuer in the urban/industrial environment for a high-angle raising loweringoperation might be 30 10 ft to 50 20 ft (9 3 .15 04 m to 15 6 .25 1 m) , while the minimum for thewilderness/cave environment might be considerably more at 10 30 ft to 20 50 ft (3 9 .05 15 m to 6 15 .125 m).












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Public Input No. 34-NFPA 1006-2014 [ New Section after B.1 ]

B.2 Earthquake Collapse Patterns

Use all content from NFPA 1670 J.2.



1670-14--Annex_J.2_only.pdf NFPA 1670 - 2014, Annex J.2


NFPA 1670 Annex J, Building Collapse Patterns, includes a number of earthquake collapse patterns that are not sufficiently covered by the simple Civil Defense graphics provided in 1006 B.1. These earthquake collapse patters were provided by US&R Engineers to the TC on Technical SAR and add important information to the annex that describes collapse types. Thus, we recommend that the entire section 1670 J.2 be included in 1006 as new annex section B.2.





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Public Input No. 41-NFPA 1006-2014 [ New Section after B.1 ]

Sloping and Benching

Add new annex that includes all of NFPA 1670 Annex B, Sloping and Benching.



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Public Input No. 30-NFPA 1006-2014 [ New Section after F.8 ]

F.9 Sloping and Benching

Add content here from NFPA 1670 Annex B, Sloping and Benching.


The sloping and benching information included in NFPA 1670 Annex B is from 29 CFR 1926, Subpart P It is included in NFPA 1670 because it is sometimes difficult to find and reference on its own. However, it is very important to those performing trench rescue. It should be added to Annex F of NFPA 1006 for the convenience of the user.





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Public Input No. 75-NFPA 1006-2015 [ Section No. J.1.2 ]

J.1.2 Other Publications.

J.1.2.1 FEMA Publications.

Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW, Washington, DC 20472.

FA 136, Protective Clothing and Equipment for Emergency Responders for Urban Search and RescueMissions.

FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System.

J.1.2.2 U.S. Government Publications.

U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.120, “Regulation on Hazardous Waste.”

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.134, “Respiratory Protection Regulations.”

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926, Subpart P.

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926.651, “Specific Excavation Requirements.”

U.S. Navy Diving Manual, Rev. 6, 15 April 2008.

J.1.2.3 Additional Publications.

Annett, John, and Neville E. Stanton. 2001. Task Analysis. London and New York: Taylor and Francis.

Brannick, Michael T., and Edward L. Levine. 2001. Job Analysis: Methods, Research and Applications forHuman Resource Management in the New Millennium. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Dubois, David D., Ph.D. 1993. Competency-Based Performance Improvement. Amherst, MA: HRD Press.

Fine, Sidney A., and Steven F. Cronshaw. 1999. Functional Job Analysis: A Foundation for HumanResources Management (Applied Psychology Series). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Gupta, Kavita. 1999. A Practical Guide to Needs Assessment. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer.

Hartley, Darin E. 1999. Job Analysis at the Speed of Reality. Amherst, MA: HRD Press.

Hodell, Chuck. 2000. ISD From the Ground Up. Alexandria, VA: American Society for Training &Development.

Jonassen, David H., Martin Tessmer, and Wallace H. Hannum. 1999. Task Analysis Methods forInstructional Design. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

McArdle, Gerie. 1998. Conducting a Needs Analysis (Fifty-Minute Book). Crisp Publishing.

McCain, Donald V. 1999. Creating Training Courses. Alexandria, VA: American Society for Training &Development.

Phillips, Jack J. 2000. In Action: Performance Analysis and Consulting. Alexandria, VA: American Societyfor Training & Development.

Phillips, Jack J., and Elwood F. Holton III. 1995. In Action: Conducting Needs Assessment. Alexandria, VA:American Society for Training & Development.

Robinson, Dana Gaines, and James C. Robinson. 1998. Moving from Training to Performance: A PracticalGuidebook. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler.

Schippmann, Jeffrey S. 1999. Strategic Job Modeling: Working at the Core of Integrated HumanResources. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Shepherd, Andrew. 2000. Hierarchical Task Analysis. London and New York: Taylor and Francis.

Zemke, Ron, and Thomas Kramlinger. 1982. Figuring Things Out: A Trainer’s Guide to Task, Needs, andOrganizational Analysis. New York, NY: Perseus Press.

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J.1.2.2 U.S. Government Publications.

U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.120, “Regulation on Hazardous Waste.”

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.134, “Respiratory Protection Regulations.”

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926, Subpart P.

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926.651, “Specific Excavation Requirements.”

U.S. Navy Diving Manual, Rev. 6, 15 April 2008

International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual, 2013 .

U.S. National Search and Rescue Supplement to the IAMSAR, 2000 , National SAR Committee .

U.S. National Search and Rescue Plan, 2007 , National SAR Committee .

Land Search and Rescue Addendum to the National Search and Rescue Supplement to the InternationalAeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual, 2011 , National SAR Committee .

National Response Framework, Second Edition, 2013.

Catastrophic Incident Search and Rescue Addendum to the National Search and Rescue Supplement tothe IAMSAR, 2009, National SAR Committee.


These U.S. Government publications contribute significantly to best practices and the "standard of care" in search and rescue in the United States and should be referenced where appropriate, such as every time search is mentioned, which currently includes at least the following sections in 1006:

a. Chapter 3, Definitions (3.3.139 Probability of Area, 3.3.140 Probability of Detection, 3.3.168 Search Functions, 3.3.169 Search Measures, 3.3.170 Search Parameters, 3.3.171 Search Team [relates to cave search only], 3.3.182 Signaling Device). b. Chapter 9, Structural Collapse (9.1.2, 9.1.5, 9.2.29.2.5)c. Chapter 11, Surface Water Rescue (11.1.3, 11.1.5)d. Chapter 13, Dive Rescue (13.1.2, 13.2.10)e. Chapter 16, Wilderness Rescue (16.1, 16.1.1, 16.1.4, 16.1.9, 16.2.1, 16.2.2, 16.2.3) - Note that “search” is not used in the chapter title but it is included in the chapter general requirements.f. Chapter 17, Mine and Tunnel Rescue (17.2.11, 17.3.8)g. Chapter 18, Cave Rescue (18.2.9, 18.3.2)h. A.1.3 General Duties Table





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J.1.2.3 Additional Publications.


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Annett, John, and Neville E. Stanton. 2001. Task Analysis. London and New York: Taylor and Francis.

Brannick, Michael T., and Edward L. Levine. 2001. Job Analysis: Methods, Research and Applications forHuman Resource Management in the New Millennium. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Cooper, Donald C., Ph.D., Ed. 2005. Fundamental of Search and Rescue . National Association for Searchand Rescue (NASAR). Sudbury, MA: J&B Publishers. (Second Edition in press)

Cooper, D. C., and Frost, J. R., Selected Inland Search Definitions, published by the author, CuyahogaFalls, OH, 2000.

Cooper, D.C., Frost, J.R., and Robe, R.Q., Compatibility of Land SAR Procedures with Search Theory.Prepared for U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard Operations, Potomac ManagementGroup, Inc., Washington, D.C., 2003.

Dubois, David D., Ph.D. 1993. Competency-Based Performance Improvement. Amherst, MA: HRD Press.

Frank, J., Editor, CMC Rope Rescue Manual, 4th edition revised, CMC Rescue, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA,2013.

Fine, Sidney A., and Steven F. Cronshaw. 1999. Functional Job Analysis: A Foundation for HumanResources Management (Applied Psychology Series). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Frost, J. R., Principles of search theory, part I: detection. Response, 17(2), pp. 1–7, 1999a.

Frost, J. R., Principles of search theory, part II: effort, coverage, and POD. Response, 17(2), pp. 8–15,1999b.

Frost, J. R., Principles of search theory, part III: probability density distributions. Response, 17(3), pp. 1–10,1999c.

Frost, J. R., Principles of search theory, part IV: optimal effort allocation. Response, 17(3), pp. 11–23,1999d.

Gupta, Kavita. 1999. A Practical Guide to Needs Assessment. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer.

Hartley, Darin E. 1999. Job Analysis at the Speed of Reality. Amherst, MA: HRD Press.

Hodell, Chuck. 2000. ISD From the Ground Up. Alexandria, VA: American Society for Training &Development.

Jonassen, David H., Martin Tessmer, and Wallace H. Hannum. 1999. Task Analysis Methods forInstructional Design. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Koester, R. J., Lost Person Behavior: A Search and Rescue Guide on Where to Look – for Land, Air andWater, dbS Productions, Charlottesville, VA, 2008.

Koester, R., Cooper, D., Frost, J., and Robe, Q., Sweep Width Estimation for Ground Search and Rescue,Prepared for U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard Operations, Potomac ManagementGroup, Inc., Washington, D.C., 2004.

Koopman, B. O., Search and Screening: General Principles with Historical Applications, Pergamon, NewYork, NY, 1980.

McArdle, Gerie. 1998. Conducting a Needs Analysis (Fifty-Minute Book). Crisp Publishing.

McCain, Donald V. 1999. Creating Training Courses. Alexandria, VA: American Society for Training &Development.

National Association for Search and Rescue. Managing the Lost Person Incident, 2nd edition, author,Chantilly, VA, 2007.

O'Connell, J. Emergency Rescue Shoring Techniques, Pennwell Publishers, Tulsa, OK, 2005.

O'Connell, J. Collapse Operations For First Responders, Pennwell Publishers, Tulsa, OK, 2011

Phillips, Jack J. 2000. In Action: Performance Analysis and Consulting. Alexandria, VA: American Societyfor Training & Development.

Phillips, Jack J., and Elwood F. Holton III. 1995. In Action: Conducting Needs Assessment. Alexandria, VA:American Society for Training & Development.

Robinson, Dana Gaines, and James C. Robinson. 1998. Moving from Training to Performance: A PracticalGuidebook. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler.

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Resources. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Shepherd, Andrew. 2000. Hierarchical Task Analysis. London and New York: Taylor and Francis.

Soza and Company, Ltd., and U.S. Coast Guard, The Theory of Search: a Simplified Explanation, revisededition, published by the authors, Fairfax, VA, 1998.

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A number of references are currently included in NFPA 1670 that would also benefit readers/users of 1006. Thus, I suggest the indicated references be added to J.1.2.3.





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