ASTM F2752-19

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Designation: F2752 − 09 (Reapproved 2014) F2752 − 19
Standard Guide for
Training for Level I Rope Rescue (R1) Basic Rope Rescuer
Endorsement
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2752; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide is intended to be used guide, in conjunction with, and as an add-on to, Guide F2751 (or equivalent for other
environments), to address specific skillsenvironments) defines the basic training required for a rescuerperson who participates in
rope rescue as part of a larger rescue duty.
1.1.1 Specifically, a Rope Rescue Endorsement is intended to provide guidance whereby an endorsed rescuer this guide defines
the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a person to assist with, and support, (under qualified supervision) may assist and
support basic rope rescue functions,operations, including patient packaging, litter rigging, and basic rope rigging functions,
rigging, in conjunction with other rescue duties.
1.1.2 This guide establishes the minimum training standard for an endorsed Level I Basic Rope Rescuer as related to general,
field, and rope rescue-specific knowledge and skills.
1.1.3 Endorsed Level I Rope Rescuers (LRT-R1) A Basic Rope Rescuer must work under the direct supervision of qualified rope
rescue personnel.
1.2 An endorsed LRT-R1 Rescuer Endorsed Basic Rope Rescuer endorsement applies only to rescues on the surface of the land
only. land; additional endorsements are required to perform this level of rope rescue in other environments. This guide alone does
not providedefine the minimum training requirements for rescuing in partially or fully collapsed structures, in or on water, in
confined spaces, or underground (such as in caves, mines, and tunnels).
1.3 An endorsed LRT-R1A Basic Rope Rescuer is required to have knowledge and skill sets pertaining to the basic roped
evacuation and carryout components of rope rescue. Only basic knots, rigging, and other patient transport skills are required of
an endorsed LRT-R1a Basic Rope Rescuer.
1.4 Type II teams which may utilize personnel trained to this guide are Kind A (wilderness), Kind B (urban), and Kind C
(mountainous). A Basic Rope Rescuer may be a member of a Rope Rescue Team or Rope Rescue Task Force or Group, as defined
in Classification F1993.
1.4.1 Further training may be required before an endorsed LRT-R1 Rescuer cana Basic Rope Rescuer may actually participate
onin a particular kind of rope rescue team, depending on authority having jurisdiction the regulations or policies. policies of the
AHJ.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
requirements prior to use.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F32 on Search and Rescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.02 on Management and
Operations.
Current edition approved March 1, 2014April 1, 2019. Published April 2014June 2019. Originally approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 20092014 as F2752
– 09.09 (2014). DOI: 10.1520/F2752-09R14.10.1520/F2752-19.
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2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1490 Terminology Relating to Search and Rescue (Withdrawn 2011)
F1633 Guide for Techniques in Land Search (Withdrawn 2017)
F1768 Guide for Using Whistle Signals During Rope Rescue Operations
F1773 Terminology Relating to Climbing, Mountaineering, Search and Rescue Equipment and Practices
F1993 Classification System of Human Land Search and Rescue Resources
F2047 Practice for Workers’ Compensation Coverage of Emergency Services Volunteers
F2209F2751 Guide for Training of a Land Search and Rescue Team Member
F2751F3068 Guide for Training of a Land Search and Rescue Team MemberContents and Use of a Position Task Book (PTB)
F3222 Terminology Relating to F32 Land Search and Rescue Standards and Guides
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this guide,guide see TerminologyGuide F1490F1633, GuideTerminology F1633F1773,
Classification F1993, Practice F2047, Terminology F3222, and other references within this guide.
3.2 Except where noted, this document shall use terminology as found in Guide F2751.
3.3 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.3.1 Rope Rescue Team, n—a group of individuals performing high angle rescue on steep to vertical terrain using rope as a
primary adjunct to safety.
3.3.1 Rope Rescuer, Level I (LRT-R1Basic Rope Rescuer (Endorsed Basic Rope Rescuer), n—a member of a rope rescue team
who, asat a minimum, meets the requirements of this guide. These requirements define the basic, entry, awareness, or similar level
of land rope rescue knowledge and skills.
3.3.2 Rope Rescue Team, n—a group of individuals rescuing an individual, or individuals, using rope as the primary tool for
performing the operation.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This guide establishes a minimum standard for training Rope Rescuers as it relates rope rescuers in regard to their general,
field, and rope rescue specific knowledge and skills. A person trained to this guide is an endorsed Level I Rope Rescuer (LRT-R1
Rescuer).a Basic Rope Rescuer.
4.1.1 Every person who is identified as an endorsed LRT-R1a Basic Rope Rescuer shall have met the requirements of this guide.
4.1.2 This guide is only the first level of training for rope rescue personnel and, in conjunction with Guide F2209F2751, only
establishes the minimum knowledge and skills required for a person to perform basic rope rescue of a subject. rescue. No other
advanced skills are included or implied.
4.1.3 In addition to meeting the requirements of this guide, an LRT-R1 a Basic Rope Rescuer shall also be adequately trained
to function safely and effectively in the environment in which he or she is expected to work (i.e., (that is, wilderness, urban, etc.)
4.1.4 Nothing in this guide precludes an AHJ from adding additional requirements for its own members.
4.2 Endorsement to Level I Basic Rope Rescue (LRT-R1 Rescuer) endorsement is not an indication that personnel possess a
person possesses adequate field skills or knowledge to make mission-critical decisions. These Endorsed Basic Rope personnel are
qualified to work primarily in terrain with limited exposure and fall hazard potential.
4.3 This guide by itself is not a complete training document. It is only an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating
an endorsed LRT-R1a Basic Rope Rescuer. It may, however, be used in the development of, or as part of, a complete training
document or program.
4.3.1 This guide does not stand alone and must be used with the referenced documents to provide the specific information
needed by an endorsed LRT-R1a Basic Rope Rescuer or by an AHJ.
4.4 Though this guide establishes only minimum standards, it does not imply that an endorsed LRT-R1a Basic Rope Rescuer
is a “trainee,” “probationary,” or other similar term member of an AHJ. It is up to the AHJ to determine the requirements and
qualifications for member ratings.
4.4.1 Determining the requirements and qualifications for land rescue team members is the responsibility of the AHJ.
4.4.2 Nothing in this guide precludes an AHJ from adding additional requirements for its own members.
4.5 Because technical rope rescue is inherently dangerous, and Rope Rescuersrope rescuers are frequently required to perform
rigorous activities in adverse conditions, regional,regional and national safety standards shall be included in agency policies and
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procedures. Personnel endorsed as Basic Rope Rescuers shall complete all activities in the safest possible manner based on an
analysis of risk versus benefit, and shall follow all applicable national, federal, state, provincial, and local safety standards as they
apply to the Rope Rescuer.standards.
4.6 This guide can be used to evaluate a document to determine if its content meetsincludes the necessary topics necessary for
training an endorsed LRT-R1a Basic Rope Rescuer. Likewise, thethis guide can be used to evaluate an existing training program
to see if it meets the requirements of this guide.
4.7 The knowledge and skills requirementsdefined in the following sections are not presented in any particular order and do not
represent a training sequence.
4.8 Except where a physical skill needs to be shown, it is up to the AHJ to determine the best way to evaluate a person’sperson’s
knowledge. This may be by written exam, oral exam, demonstration, or by some combination of the three.
4.8.1 A Basic Rope Rescuer shall document his or her training by completion of a position task book, compliant with Guide
F3068, or by field demonstration under qualified supervision.
4.8.2 Unless stated otherwise, an ability or proficiency in a skill shall be demonstrated for initial qualification and then as often
as required by the AHJ.
5. General Knowledge and Skills
5.1 General Requirements:
5.1.1 As a prerequisite, LRT-R1 a Basic Rope Rescuer shall possess some training, certification, or an endorsement in the
environment in which he or she is expected to work (urban, wilderness, mo
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