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1.1Â This guide covers minimum requirements for the scope of performance of an ice rescuer who performs cold water and ice rescues from the surface, assists with support for ice rescue divers, and provides initial patient care at a cold water or ice rescue incident.
1.2Â This guide is one of a series that, together with Guide F1739, describes the minimum performance requirements of an ice rescuer.
1.3Â Individuals who will operate in the cold water or ice rescue setting need to be aware of the equipment and physical requirements necessary to be able to perform all identified objectives and necessary skills in the setting.
4.1Â This guide is to be used to expand the performance of water rescuers and improve the emergency response and patient care delivered to victims in the cold water and ice rescue environment.
4.3Â This guide is not intended to be used in isolation, but as a component guide acknowledging many duties of response at a cold water and ice rescue emergency. It also establishes a minimum scope of performance and encourages the addition of optional knowledge, skills, and attitudinal objectives.
4.4Â This guide does not establish medical protocols, nor does it authorize invasive procedures without specific authorization and medical control.
| SDO | ASTM: ASTM International |
| Document Number | F1783 |
| Publication Date | June 1, 2013 |
| Language | en - English |
| Page Count | 2 |
| Revision Level | 97(2013) |
| Supercedes | |
| Committee | F32.03 |