Technical Committee on Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications First Draft Meeting (NFPA 1006) February 4 6, :00am CT 5:00pm CT

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1 Technical Committee on Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications First Draft Meeting (NFPA 1006) February 4 6, :00am CT 5:00pm CT Hilton New Orleans 333 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA Conference Call/Adobe Connect Connections will be provided 1. Call to Order Chair Mick Mayers 2. Introduction of Members and Guests Agenda 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, 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 Technical Committee Actions a. TIA # 13 1, Reference 7.1, 8.1, 9.1, 10.1, 16.1, , 18.1, and A (issued 10/22/2013) b. Errata , 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

2 Mick Mayers Chair Scott Altemose Francis Brennan Alberto Burrero Technical Committee on Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications Pre First Draft Meeting (NFPA 1006) November 10, :00pm ET Conference Call/Adobe Connect Minutes William Childs Ralph DeLuca Robert Schappert III Peter Schecter Chair Mick Mayers called the meeting to order at 3:10pm ET. Introduction of Members and Guests Eric Creel Shawn Haynes Tom McGowan Staff Eric Rickenbach Guest Chair briefed TC and purpose of the meeting including a brief overview of a discussion on Content Collaboration and NFPA 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 Glenn Mate Alberto Burrero Matt Parkhurst Pete Gannon 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.

3 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 45-NFPA [ Global Input ] I would like to create JPR's for Helicopter Search & Rescue in NFPA Alberto Burrero NFPA 1670/1006 Principal Please contact me at: or specialrescueops@gmail.com Currently NFPA 1006 does not have JPR's fro Helicopter Search & Rescue. NFPA 1670 has a Helicopter Search & Rescue Chapter In order to have consistency with 1670 & 1006, we require JPR's for Thank you, Alberto Burrero Submitter Full Name: Alberto Burrero Organization: Special Rescue Operations Inc. Submittal Date: Wed Nov 26 19:30:52 EST 2014

4 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 28-NFPA [ Section No. 1.1 ] 1.1* Scope. This standard establishes the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) necessary for fire service and 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 ( Probability of Area, Probability of Detection, Search Functions, Search Measures, Search Parameters, Search Team [relates to cave search only], Signaling Device). None of these definitions are included in At least two are technically incorrect and require correction ( and ). At least two are in conflict with terms defined in the search literature ( , ). For an example, see /Published_Land%20SAR%20Addendum%20( )%20-%20Bookmark.pdf ii. Chapter 9, Structural Collapse (9.1.2, 9.1.5, ) iii. Chapter 11, Surface Water Rescue (11.1.3, ) iv. Chapter 13, Dive Rescue (13.1.2, ) v. Chapter 16, Wilderness Rescue (16.1, , , , , , ) 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 ( , ) vii. Chapter 18, Cave Rescue (18.2.9, ) 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. Submitter Full Name: Donald Cooper Organization: Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal Affilliation: Chair, TC on Technical SAR Submittal Date: Mon Nov 24 07:59:41 EST 2014

5 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 73-NFPA [ Section No. 2.3 ] 2.3 Other Publications. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, 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. Submitter Full Name: Richard Mason Organization: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Submittal Date: Sat Jan 03 15:45:19 EST 2015

6 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 72-NFPA [ 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 rescue device or perform a swiftwater rescue tactic to a victim or rescuer unable to self-extricate from a hazardous environment. In (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. Submitter Full Name: Glenn Mate Organization: Guilford Fire Department, EMT- Submittal Date: Fri Jan 02 19:42:18 EST 2015

7 Public Input No. 38-NFPA [ Sections , ] Sections , (and associated annex materials) * 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 the boundaries of an area, sub-area, or grid cell. A 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 are synonymous, with POC being the preferred term with international recognition, especially for aviation and maritime SAR operations. POA/POC is only one of the factors to consider when deciding where resources should be deployed. Source of the definition: International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (2013), Volume II, p. xxi * Probability of Detection (POD). The chances probability of finding the 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 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. Submitter Full Name: Donald Cooper Organization: Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal Affilliation: Chair, TC on Technical SAR Submittal Date: Mon Nov 24 14:05:40 EST 2014 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM

8 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 64-NFPA [ New Section after ] TITLE OF NEW CONTENT Type your content here 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 appropriate health care facility. ( 1670, 2014) The definition of rescue should be incorporated within the Technical Rescuer standard. This is the definition as provided in NFPA Submitter Full Name: Eric Rickenbach Organization: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 02 11:14:27 EST 2015

9 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 71-NFPA [ New Section after ] Swiftwater Rescue Swimmer A swiftwater rescue swimmer will naviagate within waters of greater than 1 knot of current for the purpose of reaching 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. Submitter Full Name: Glenn Mate Organization: Guilford Fire Department, EMT- Submittal Date: Fri Jan 02 16:38:56 EST 2015

10 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 77-NFPA [ Chapter 4 ] Chapter 4 Technical Rescuer 4.1* General Requirements Because technical rescue is inherently dangerous and technical rescuers are frequently required to perform rigorous activities in adverse conditions, regional and national safety standards shall be included in agency policies and procedures 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 with the 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 validated by the AHJ (5) Minimum educational requirements established by the AHJ (6) Minimum requirements for hazardous material incident and contact control training for entry-level personnel, validated by the AHJ 4.3* Minimum Requirements. Qualification is specific to a specialty area. For qualification, a rescuer shall perform all of the job performance requirements in Chapter 5 and all job performance requirements listed in at least one level of a specialty area (Chapters 6 through 19). Technical rescuers will be identified by their specialty area and level of qualification (i.e., Rope Rescuer Level I, Confined Space Rescuer Level II, etc.) Level I. This level shall apply to individuals who identify hazards, use equipment, and apply limited techniques specified in this standard to perform technical rescue operations Level II. This level shall apply to individuals who identify hazards, use equipment, and apply advanced techniques specified in this standard to perform technical rescue operations. 4.4 Safety The technical rescuer will be familiar with scope and breadth of the the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives published by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. 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. Submitter Full Name: Richard Mason Organization: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

11 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Submittal Date: Mon Jan 05 11:33:49 EST 2015

12 0 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 10-NFPA [ Section No. 4.2 ] 4.2* Entrance Requirements. Before beginning training activities or engaging in rescue operations, technical rescuers shall comply with the 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 validated by the AHJ (5) Minimum educational requirements established by the AHJ (6) Minimum requirements for hazardous material incident and contact control training for entry-level personnel, validated by the AHJ In order to expand the certification coverage of this document to employees who provide confined space rescue duties to meet regulatory requirements of employers and facilities they work at, and whose employees are not exposed to hazardous chemicals, provide certification modification allowing for technician certification without meeting item (6). i.e 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. Submitter Full Name: Alfred Keiss Organization: Med-Tex Services, Inc. Affilliation: NFPA 350 Committee Submittal Date: Sun Feb 16 11:35:13 EST 2014

13 1 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 40-NFPA [ Section No. 4.2 ] 4.2* Entrance Requirements. Before beginning training activities or engaging in rescue operations, technical rescuers shall comply with the 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 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. (6) Minimum educational requirements established by the AHJ (7) Minimum requirements for hazardous material incident and contact control training for entry-level personnel, validated by the AHJ As defined in NPFA : 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 Public Input No. 46-NFPA [Section No. A.4.2] Relationship Submitter Full Name: Eric Rickenbach Organization:

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15 3 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 50-NFPA [ Section No. 4.3 ] 4.3 * Minimum Requirements. Qualification is specific to a specialty area. For qualification, as a Technical Rescue Support Member a rescuer shall perform all of the job performance requirements in Chapter 5 and all job performance requirements listed in. To qualify for specialty areas (Chapter 6 through 19), a rescuer shall perform all requirements 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 of qualification (i.e., Rope Rescuer Level I, Confined Space Rescuer Level II, etc.) Technical Rescue Support Member This level shall apply to individuals who identify hazards, use equipment, and apply limited techniques specified in this standard to support and participate in technical search and rescue incidents under the guidance of an individual qualified at the specialty level Level I. This level shall apply to individuals who identify hazards, use equipment, and apply limited techniques specified in this standard to perform technical rescue operations Level II. This level shall apply to individuals who identify hazards, use equipment, and apply advanced techniques specified 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. Submitter Full Name: laura corn Organization: TEEX Submittal Date: Tue Dec 23 11:55:37 EST 2014

16 4 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 51-NFPA [ 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. Submitter Full Name: laura corn Organization: TEEX Submittal Date: Tue Dec 23 12:21:32 EST 2014

17 5 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 52-NFPA [ Section No. 5.1 ] 5.1 * General Requirements. The job performance requirements defined in Sections 5.2 through 5.5 shall be met prior to being qualified as a technical rescuer relative to the discipline Technical Rescue Support Member. Technical rescuers shall 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 Submitter Full Name: laura corn Organization: TEEX Submittal Date: Tue Dec 23 12:25:10 EST 2014

18 6 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 53-NFPA [ Section No. 6.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] The job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5 and through shall be met prior to Level I 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. Submitter Full Name: laura corn Organization: TEEX Submittal Date: Tue Dec 23 12:28:02 EST 2014

19 7 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 1-NFPA [ Section No. 7.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] The job performance requirements defined in and and in through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in confined space rescue. Additional Proposed Changes File Name Proposed_TIA_1103_1006_.docx Description Approved Balloted TIA NOTE: This public input originates from Tentative Interim Amendment (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. Submitter Full Name: TC on PQU-RES Organization: TC on Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications Submittal Date: Thu Oct 31 12:41:48 EDT 2013

20 NFPA Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications TIA Log No Reference: 7.1, 8.1, 9.1, 10.1, 16.1, , 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, and 18.1 to read as follows: 7.1 Level I General Requirements. The job performance requirements defined in and and in through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in confined space rescue. 8.1 Level I General Requirements. The job performance requirements defined in and and in through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in trench rescue. 9.1 Level I General Requirements. The job performance requirements defined in and and in through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in structural collapse rescue 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 and and in through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in vehicle rescue Level I General Requirements. The job performance requirements defined in and and in through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in wilderness search and rescue The job performance requirements defined in and and in through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in mine/tunnel rescue The job performance requirements defined in and and in through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in cave rescue. 2. Revise A to read as follows: A 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 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 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.

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

22 8 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 54-NFPA [ Section No. 7.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] The job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5 and through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in confined space 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. Submitter Full Name: laura corn Organization: TEEX Submittal Date: Tue Dec 23 12:29:06 EST 2014

23 9 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 2-NFPA [ Section No. 8.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] The job performance requirements defined in and and in through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in trench rescue. Additional Proposed Changes File Name Proposed_TIA_1103_1006_.docx Description Approved Balloted TIA NOTE: This public input originates from Tentative Interim Amendment (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. Submitter Full Name: TC on PQU-RES Organization: TC on Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications Submittal Date: Thu Oct 31 13:17:48 EDT 2013

24 0 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 55-NFPA [ Section No. 8.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] The job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5 and through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in trench 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. Submitter Full Name: laura corn Organization: TEEX Submittal Date: Tue Dec 23 12:29:40 EST 2014

25 1 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 3-NFPA [ Section No. 9.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] The job performance requirements defined in and and in through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in structural collapse rescue. Additional Proposed Changes File Name Proposed_TIA_1103_1006_.docx Description Approved Balloted TIA NOTE: This public input originates from Tentative Interim Amendment (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. Submitter Full Name: TC on PQU-RES Organization: TC on Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications Submittal Date: Thu Oct 31 13:18:59 EDT 2013

26 2 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 56-NFPA [ Section No. 9.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] The job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5 and through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in structural collapse 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. Submitter Full Name: laura corn Organization: TEEX Submittal Date: Tue Dec 23 12:30:15 EST 2014

27 3 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 4-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] 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 and and in through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in vehicle rescue. Additional Proposed Changes File Name Proposed_TIA_1103_1006_.docx Description Approved Balloted TIA NOTE: This public input originates from Tentative Interim Amendment (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. Submitter Full Name: TC on PQU-RES Organization: TC on Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications Submittal Date: Thu Oct 31 13:20:06 EDT 2013

28 4 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 57-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] 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 Chapter 5 and through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in vehicle 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. Submitter Full Name: laura corn Organization: TEEX Submittal Date: Tue Dec 23 12:31:19 EST 2014

29 5 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 65-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Isolate Assess for and manage potentially harmful energy sources, including propulsion power, restraint systems, and construction materials, given vehicle construction and materials; propulsion and other energy systems; and, passenger restraint and other safety systems, given a passenger vehicle, vehicle tool kit, and personal protective equipment, so that all hazards are identified; vehicle systems are managed in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer s recommendations ; beneficial system use is evaluated; and hazards 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. Related Public Inputs for This Document Related Input Public Input No. 66-NFPA [Section No (A)] Public Input No. 67-NFPA [Section No (B)] Public Input No. 68-NFPA [Section No ] Relationship Submitter Full Name: Eric Rickenbach Organization: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 02 12:13:15 EST 2015

30 6 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 66-NFPA [ Section No (A) ] (A) Requisite Knowledge. Types and uses of personal protective equipment, types of energy sources, vehicle-specific system features and isolation methods, specialized system features, tools for disabling controlling hazards, and policies 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. Related Public Inputs for This Document Related Input Public Input No. 65-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Relationship Primary section for this input. Submitter Full Name: Eric Rickenbach Organization: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 02 12:23:46 EST 2015

31 7 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 67-NFPA [ Section No (B) ] (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to select and use task- and incident-specific personal protective equipment, utilize vehiclespecific 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 Related Public Inputs for This Document Related Input Public Input No. 65-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Relationship This is a sub-section of Submitter Full Name: Eric Rickenbach Organization: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 02 12:38:34 EST 2015

32 8 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 68-NFPA [ Section No ] Isolate Assess for and manage potentially harmful energy sources, including propulsion power, restraint systems, and construction materials, given heavy vehicle, vehicle vehicle construction and materials; propulsion and other energy systems; and, passenger restraint and other safety systems, given a passenger vehicle, vehicle rescue tool kit, and personal protective equipment, so that all hazards are identified; vehicle systems are managed in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer s recommendations ; beneficial system use is evaluated; and hazards to rescue personnel and victims are minimized. (A) Requisite Knowledge. Types and uses of personal protective equipment, types of energy sources, vehicle-specific system features and isolation methods, specialized system features, tools for disabling hazards, and policies and procedures of the AHJ. (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to select and use task- and incident-specific personal protective equipment, utilize vehiclespecific information and data, identify hazards, operate beneficial systems in support of tactical objectives, and operate tools and devices for securing and disabling hazards is revised to mirror the changes proposed to in The reasoning is the same. Related Public Inputs for This Document Related Input Public Input No. 65-NFPA [Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Relationship Similar JPR for level II. Submitter Full Name: Eric Rickenbach Organization: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 02 12:47:55 EST 2015

33 9 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 63-NFPA [ Section No (B) ] (B) Requisite Skills. 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 to the specific rescue, and demonstrate appropriate shore-based victim removal techniques As written: Perform a nonentry rescue in the swiftwater/flooding enviornment, given an incident scenario, personal protective equipment, and swiftwater rescue tool kit, so that rescue is accomplished, and adopted policies and safety proceedures are followed. Add annex note (*) behind item * Annex note to read: A hazard and risk analysis is needed when operating as a rescuer when applying shore-based rescue techniques. The rescuer may need to enter the hot zone (i.e. moving or standing water) to assist a distressed victim 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 a victim. Ultimately not every shore-base rescue will be mitigated soley from land based operational zones. As 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. Submitter Full Name: Glenn Mate Organization: Guilford Fire Department, EMT- Submittal Date: Thu Jan 01 16:36:58 EST 2015

34 0 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 69-NFPA [ New Section after (B) ] Perform a swiftwater rescue from a rescue platform; such as a vessel, boat, watercraft or other water born transportation aid while negotiating a designated swiftwater course, given a course that is represenatative of the bodies of swiftwater existing or anticipated within the geographical confines of the AHJ, water rescue personal protective equipment, and swim aids as required, so that the specific objective is reached, all performance parameters are achieved, movement is controlled, hazards are contiunally assessed, distress signals 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 be knowledgeable 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 transportation aid 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 transportation device in a swiftwater condition. The ability of the operator and or crew to correct a capsized water born transportation aid. The ability to assist with safe water born transportation operations as a member of a swiftwater 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. Submitter Full Name: Glenn Mate Organization: Guilford Fire Department, EMT- Submittal Date: Fri Jan 02 14:11:19 EST 2015

35 1 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 42-NFPA [ Section No [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 direction of current or tides, so that areas with high probability of detection likely to contain the subject are differentiated from other areas, witnesses are interviewed, critical interview information is recorded, passive (indirect) and active (direct) search tactics are implemented, personnel resources are considered and used, and search parameters are communicated. NFPA 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 , which is where I suggest this change be made. Submitter Full Name: Donald Cooper Organization: Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal Affilliation: Chair, TC on Technical SAR Submittal Date: Wed Nov 26 10:45:10 EST 2014

36 2 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 44-NFPA [ Section No (A) ] (A) Requisite Knowledge. 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 increase probability of detection, methods to determine areas likely to contain the subject, critical interview questions and practices, methods to identify track traps, ways to identify spotter areas and purposes for spotters, personnel available and effects on parameter definition, the effect of search strategy defining the parameter, 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 (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. Submitter Full Name: Donald Cooper Organization: Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal Affilliation: Chair, TC on Technical SAR Submittal Date: Wed Nov 26 11:18:20 EST 2014

37 3 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 58-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Level I ice rescue skills are applicable to survival swimming and support of ice rescue Level II only. The job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5 and through shall be met prior to individuals qualifying in Level I water 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. Submitter Full Name: laura corn Organization: TEEX Submittal Date: Tue Dec 23 12:32:52 EST 2014

38 4 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 27-NFPA [ Section No (B) ] (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to swim and float in different water conditions with and without flotation aids or swim aids as required, apply water survival skills, don and self rescue with and without use of grip aids in the event of breakthrough, don and doff personal protective equipment, select and use swim aids, utilize communications systems, use task-specific equipment, and evaluate water/ice conditions to identify entry points 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. Thank You Submitter Full Name: Tate Thompson Organization: Delta County Search and Rescue Submittal Date: Sun Nov 23 12:42:14 EST 2014

39 5 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 5-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] The job performance requirements defined in and and in through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in wilderness search and rescue. Additional Proposed Changes File Name Proposed_TIA_1103_1006_.docx Description Approved Balloted TIA NOTE: This public input originates from Tentative Interim Amendment (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. Submitter Full Name: TC on PQU-RES Organization: TC on Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications Submittal Date: Thu Oct 31 13:21:16 EDT 2013

40 6 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 59-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] The job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5 and through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in wilderness search and 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. Submitter Full Name: laura corn Organization: TEEX Submittal Date: Tue Dec 23 12:33:51 EST 2014

41 7 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 29-NFPA [ New Section after ] see attached for the addition of A and Table A Additional Proposed Changes File Name Description Approved NSARC_Georeferencing_matrix.docx NFPA 1006 added content for A 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 ( /Published_Land%20SAR%20Addendum%20( )%20-%20Bookmark.pdf) and is included in NFPA It should also be cited and included in NFPA Submitter Full Name: Donald Cooper Organization: Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal Affilliation: Chair, TC on Technical SAR Submittal Date: Mon Nov 24 08:21:02 EST 2014

42 8 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 43-NFPA [ Section No (A) ] (A) Requisite Knowledge. Man-tracking skills, search patterns, communication skills, passive (indirect) and active (direct) search techniques, 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 (A), which is where I suggest this change be made. Submitter Full Name: Donald Cooper Organization: Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal Affilliation: Chair, TC on Technical SAR Submittal Date: Wed Nov 26 11:07:58 EST 2014

43 9 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 6-NFPA [ Section No ] The job performance requirements defined in and and in through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in mine/tunnel rescue. Additional Proposed Changes File Name Proposed_TIA_1103_1006_.docx Description Approved Balloted TIA NOTE: This public input originates from Tentative Interim Amendment (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. Submitter Full Name: TC on PQU-RES Organization: TC on Rescue Technican Professional Qualifications Submittal Date: Thu Oct 31 13:23:46 EDT 2013

44 0 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 60-NFPA [ Section No ] The job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5 and through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in mine/tunnel 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. Submitter Full Name: laura corn Organization: TEEX Submittal Date: Tue Dec 23 12:34:33 EST 2014

45 1 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 61-NFPA [ Section No ] The job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5 and through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in cave 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. Submitter Full Name: laura corn Organization: TEEX Submittal Date: Tue Dec 23 12:35:43 EST 2014

46 2 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 7-NFPA [ Section No ] The job performance requirements defined in and and in through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in cave rescue. Additional Proposed Changes File Name Proposed_TIA_1103_1006_.docx Description Approved Balloted TIA NOTE: This public input originates from Tentative Interim Amendment (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. Submitter Full Name: TC on PQU-RES Organization: TC on Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications Submittal Date: Thu Oct 31 13:24:49 EDT 2013

47 3 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 62-NFPA [ Section No [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Level I rescue skills are applicable to machinery events involving common, simple, small machinery and environments where rescuer intervention does not constitute a high level of risk based on the environment or other factors. This is more clearly defined as performing extrication and disentanglement operations involving packaging, treating, and removing victims trapped in machinery where the entrapment is limited to digits or where the machine can be simply disassembled, or is constructed of lightweight materials that can be cut, spread, or lifted, and has only simple hazards that are readily controlled. The job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5 and through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in machinery 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. Submitter Full Name: laura corn Organization: TEEX Submittal Date: Tue Dec 23 12:36:13 EST 2014

48 4 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 76-NFPA [ New Section after ] 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 victim location(s), so that victim location(s) is identified; designate entry and exit points for victim(s)s and rescuer(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 elevator position to optimize the removal of victim(s); secure all elevators and weight systems in common hoistways so that chosen points do not compromise the removal of a victim or rescuer; equipment and victim stabilization are initiated; package and remove victim(s) so that undue injury is prevented; and AHJ safety points 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 exit points, 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 to identify common elevator control devices, construction and energy sources, perform hazard control based on techniques selected, apply tactics and strategy based on assignment, select and operate tools and equipment specific to elevator rescue, apply victim care and stabilization devices, and demonstrate safety procedures. 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. Submitter Full Name: Glenn Mate Organization: Guilford Fire Department, EMT- Submittal Date: Sun Jan 04 19:50:15 EST 2015

49 5 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 24-NFPA [ New Section after ] Chapter 20 - Animal Technical Rescue

50 6 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM 20.1 Level 1 General Requirements. The job performance requirements defined in 20.1 through 20.6 shall be met prior to Level I qualification in animal technical rescue In order to be qualified to this section, a rescuer shall be qualified in Chapter 4 and 5, and Animal Management * /5.3.1 Triage animals, with the assistance of AHJ recognized veterinary professionals or para-professionals, when available, given triage tags and local protocol, so that rescue versus recovery factors are assessed, triage decisions reflect resource capabilities, severity of injuries is determined, and animal 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 categorize animals correctly * Construct an improvised rope halter, given an available rope or accessory cord, with a long enough standing end to ensure rescuer control of the animal from a safe distance. (A) Requisite Knowledge. Application of knots, halter pressure principles, material selection, application onto the animal, and limitations. (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to select materials, tie knots, rig the halter, and evaluate for appropriate application * /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 the animal is moved without undue further injuries, risks to rescuers are minimized from both the hazard and the animal, the integrity of the animal s securement within the transfer device is established and maintained, the means of attachment to the rope rescue system is maintained, and the animal is removed from the hazard. (A) Requisite Knowledge. Types of transport equipment and removal systems, selection factors with regard to specific rescue environments, methods to reduce and prevent further injuries from the hazard and from the specie specific hazards, types of risks to rescuers to include the hazard as well as specie specific 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 their uses. (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to secure an animal to transport equipment, assemble and operate environment-specific animal removal systems, and choose an incident-specific transport device /5.3.3 Access, assess, stabilize with the assistance of AHJ recognized veterinary professionals or paraprofessionals, when available; package, and transfer animals, given diagnostic and packaging equipment and an actual or simulated EMS agency, so that rescuers and animal are protected from hazards, the animal s injuries or illnesses are managed, and the animal is delivered to the appropriate EMS provider with information regarding the history of the rescue activity and animal s condition. (A) Requisite Knowledge. Animal and scene assessment methods; animal treatment, methods of physical and chemical immobilization, and packaging methods; resource availability; and medical information management and communication methods. (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to use animal immobilization, packaging, and treatment methods appropriate to the situation and provide animal transfer reports, both verbally and in written format * /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 the animal is moved without undue further injuries, risks to rescuers are minimized from both the hazard and the animal, the integrity of the animal s securement within the transfer device is established and maintained, the means of attachment to the rescue system is maintained, and the animal is removed from the hazard. (A) Requisite Knowledge. Types of transport equipment and removal systems, selection factors with regard to specific rescue environments, methods to reduce and prevent further injuries from the hazard and from the specie specific hazards, types of risks to rescuers to include the hazard as well as specie specific hazards, ways to establish and maintain animal securement (specie specific), transport techniques, rope rigging applications and methods, and types of specialized equipment and their uses. (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to secure an animal to transport equipment, assemble and operate environment-specific animal removal systems, and choose an incident-specific transport device.

51 7 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM 20.3 Maintenance * /5.4.2* Inspect and maintain rescue equipment, given maintenance logs and records, tools, and resources as indicated by the manufacturer s guidelines, equipment replacement protocol, and organizational standard operating procedure, which should include keeping the large animal technical rescue cache separate from the regular cache, so that the operational status of equipment is verified and documented, all components are checked for operation, deficiencies are repaired or reported as indicated by standard operating procedure, and items subject to replacement protocol are correctly disposed of and changed. (A) Requisite Knowledge. Functions and operations of rescue equipment, use of record-keeping systems, manufacturer and organizational care and maintenance requirements, selection and use of maintenance tools, replacement protocol and procedures, disposal methods, and organizational standard operating procedures. (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to identify wear and damage indicators for rescue equipment, evaluate operation readiness of equipment, complete logs and records, and select and use maintenance tools Ropes and Rigging * /6.1.4 Construct a compound rope mechanical advantage system, given a load, an anchor system, life safety rope, carabiners, pulleys, rope grab devices, and rope rescue equipment, so that the system constructed accommodates the load and reduces the force required to lift the load, operational interference is factored and minimized, the system is efficient, a system safety check is completed, and the system is connected to an anchor system and the load, with recognition a sub optimal SSSF may be required to accomplish the rescue. (A) Requisite Knowledge. Determination of incident needs as related to choosing compound rope systems, the elements of efficient design for compound rope systems, knot selection, methods for reducing excessive force to system components, evaluation of incident operations as related to interference concerns and set-up, rope commands, rigging principles, system safety check procedures, and methods of evaluating system components for compromised integrity. (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to determine incident needs as related to choosing compound rope systems, select effective knots, calculate expected loads, evaluate incident operations as related to interference concerns and set-up, perform a system safety check, and evaluate system components for compromised integrity * / 6.1.6* Direct the construction and operation of a portable highpoint anchor, and multiple compound rope mechanical advantage systems in a high-angle environment, given multiple rope rescue systems incorporating a compound rope mechanical advantage system and a load to be moved, and a specified minimum travel distance for the load, so that a system safety check is performed; a reset is accomplished, and the movement is controlled; the load can be held in place when needed; operating methods 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, rope commands, safe operating limits of the portable highpoint anchor, system safety check protocol, procedures for continued evaluation of system components for compromised integrity, common personnel assignments 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 methods for common problems. (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to determine incident needs, evaluate incident operations as related to interference concerns, complete a system safety check, continually evaluate system components for compromised integrity, direct personnel effectively, operate multiple mechanical advantage systems in balance, communicate commands, analyze system efficiency, manage load movement, and identify concerns / Direct a team in the removal of an animal weighing under 300 lbs, in a high-angle environment, a means of transporting the animal to the ground or other safe area, so that risks to animals and rescuers are minimized, injury to the animal is minimized, the means of attachment to the rope rescue system 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 stable platform, various techniques for handling and securing animals. (B) Requisite Skills. Select and construct systems for securing animals from a stable platform, manage operation of the selected system, determine condition of the animal, reduce hazards for rescuers and

52 8 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM animals, and determine specialized equipment needs for animal movement Mud Rescue */8.1.5* Release an animal from soil entrapment by either high angle or low angle technique as appropriate, given personal protective equipment, a mud rescue tool kit, and specialized equipment, so that hazards to rescue personnel and animals are minimized, considerations are given to animal hypothermia and other injuries, techniques are used to enhance animal survivability, tasks are accomplished within projected time frames. (A) Requisite Knowledge. Identification, utilization, and required care of personal equipment; general hazards 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 extrication methods; and time restraints. (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to select, use, and care for personal protective equipment, operate rescue tools and stabilization systems, and complete risk benefit assessments for selected methods of rescue and time restraints Vehicle Rescue /10.1 Level I General Requirements. Level I rescue skills are applicable to vehicle events involving common passenger vehicles transporting animals or towing animal transport trailers, 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 through shall be met prior to Level I qualification in animal vehicle rescue, in addition to through / Plan for a vehicle incident, and conduct an initial and ongoing size-up, given agency guidelines, planning forms, and an operations-level vehicle incident or simulation, so that a standard approach 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 are identified; 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 to the AHJ boundaries, vehicle hazards, animal hazards to the rescuers, incident support operations and resources, vehicle anatomy, and fire suppression and safety measures. (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to apply operational protocols, select specific planning forms based on the types of vehicles, identify and evaluate various types of vehicles within the AHJ boundaries, request support and resources, identify vehicle anatomy, and determine the required fire suppression and safety measures /10.1.4* Stabilize a common passenger vehicle, or vehicle with animal transport trailer, given a vehicle tool kit and personal protective equipment, so that the vehicle and trailer is prevented from moving during the rescue operations; entry, exit, and tool placement points are not compromised; anticipated rescue activities will not compromise vehicle and trailer stability; selected stabilization points are structurally 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 and trailer movement, understanding of significant load shifts within the trailer during animal extrication, types of stabilization points, types of stabilization surfaces, AHJ policies and procedures, and types of vehicle construction components as they apply to stabilization. (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to apply and operate stabilization devices / Determine the common passenger vehicle and animal transport trailer access and egress points, given the structural and damage characteristics and potential animal location(s), so that the animal location(s) is identified; entry and exit points for animals, rescuers, and equipment are designated; flows of personnel, animal, and equipment are identified; existing entry points are used; time constraints are factored; selected entry and egress points do not compromise vehicle stability; chosen points can be protected; equipment and animal stabilization are initiated; and AHJ safety and emergency procedures are enforced. (A) Requisite Knowledge. Common passenger vehicle and animal transport construction/features, entry and exit points, recognition that an animal transport trailer may be a confined space, routes and hazards operating systems, AHJ standard operating procedure, and emergency evacuation and safety signals. (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to identify entry and exit points and probable animal locations, and to assess and evaluate impact of vehicle stability on the animal, and the animal s impact on the vehicle and

53 9 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM trailer during extrication / 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, identify and eliminate points of entrapment, and maintain incident stability and scene safety / Remove a packaged animal to a designated safe area, as a member of a team, given an animal transfer device, a designated egress route, and personal protective equipment, so that the team effort is coordinated; the designated egress route is used; the animal is removed without compromising animal packaging; undue injury is prevented; and stabilization is maintained. (A) Requisite Knowledge. Animal handling techniques; incident management system; types of immobilization, packaging, appropriate animal attachment points, and transfer devices; types of immobilization 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, application of medical protocols and safety features to immobilize, package, and transfer; and all techniques for lifting or moving the animal Level II General Requirements. The job performance requirements defined in Section 7.1 and through shall be met prior to Level II qualification in animal technical rescue, and To be qualified as a Level II Technician, a rescuer shall be qualified as a Level I prior / 6.2.1* Complete an assignment while suspended from a rope rescue system in a high-angle environment, given an independent rescuer rope rescue system and an independent animal rope rescue system, 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 rescuers are minimized; the means of attachment to the rope rescue system is secure; selected specialized equipment facilitates efficient rescuer movement; and specialized equipment does not unduly increase risks to rescuers or animals. (A) Requisite Knowledge. Task-specific selection criteria for life safety harnesses, personal protective equipment selection criteria, variations in litter design and intended purpose, rigging principles, techniques and practices for high-angle environments, and common hazards posed by improper maneuvering and harnessing. (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to select and use rescuer harness and personal protective equipment for common environments, attach the life safety harness to the rope rescue system, maneuver around existing environment and system-specific obstacles, perform work while suspended from the rope rescue system, and evaluate surroundings for potential hazards * / 6.2.6* Direct a team in the operation of a rope system to move a suspended rescue load along a horizontal path, given rescue personnel, an established system, a target for the load, a load to be moved, and personal protective equipment, so that the movement is controlled; the load is held in place when needed; the animal is recommended to be sedated; the weight of the rescuer and animal, or animal being 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 concerns and obstacle negotiation, system safety check protocol, procedures to evaluate system components for compromised integrity, common personnel assignments and duties, common and critical operational commands, common problems and ways to minimize or manage those problems, and ways to increase the efficiency of load movement. (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to determine incident needs, complete a system safety check, evaluate system components for compromised integrity, select personnel, communicate with personnel effectively, manage movement of the load, and evaluate for any potential problems * / Move an animal in a high-angle environment, given animal transport equipment designed for extended duration lifts, so that the animal is moved without undue further injuries, risks to

54 0 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM rescuers are minimized, the integrity of the animal s securement within the transfer device is established and maintained, including chemical securement, the means of attachment to the system is maintained, and the animal is removed from the hazard. (A) Requisite Knowledge. Types of transport equipment and removal systems, selection factors with regard to specific rescue environments, methods to reduce and prevent further injuries, types of risks to rescuers, ways to establish and maintain animal securement, resources for chemical securement, transport techniques, and types of specialized equipment and their uses. (B) Requisite Skills. The ability to secure an animal to transport equipment, assemble and operate environment-specific animal removal systems, and choose an incident-specific transport device for an extended period Helicopter Rescue */ Direct an animal helicopter rescue, given size-up information and livestock needing rescue, 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 perimeters are determined, associated hazards are identified, incident objectives are established, and scene security and safety measures are addressed. (A) Requisite Knowledge. Incident-specific size-up information, incident management system components, dynamics of incident conditions and peripheral areas, incident-specific resources, including specific helicopter selection, and animal sedation assistance, scene security and safety requirements, use of 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 management system, monitor changing conditions specific to the incident, identify potential specialized resources, use of specialized animal technical rescue sling systems for extended duration lifts, identify specific incident security and safety requirements. Appendix X Rescue vs. recovery includes the consideration of humane euthanasia on scene, and the requirement for the rescuers to have who in their AHJ has the training and authority to decide on, and implementation of euthanasia protocols. This may include mass casualty situations where a livestock trailer accident is involved Making an improvised rope halter appendix K.3.2 from & X.2.5 Animal safety issues strike zones, cues, etc. muzzles, etc. as well as webbing systems for low and high angle transport appendix K from Due to the in ability to accurately measure the weight of livestock in the field, and the associated inability to calculate the actual or force applied to MA systems involved in rescuing livestock in excess of a two person load, it is recommended to keep human systems and livestock systems separate The ability to obtain a 10:1 SSSF is exceptionally difficult, and a 4:1 to 6:1 SSSF is very common in animal technical rescue. Rescues may need to be accomplished with as low a s 2:1 SSSF. It is critical in these lower SSSF systems that the potentially dynamic load of the animal moving be minimized with chemical sedation when at all possible. MA systems should be built with twin triple wrap Prusiks to absorb shock in place of mechanical rope grab devices, unless adequate force reduction is to the component is compensated for Stretch in the rope systems need to be carefully considered, especially when operating a mobile highpoint anchor (A Frame or Bi-Pod) appendix k.3.7 from note, rescuers without a mud rescue kit should still conduct the rescue, however, they must go very slow to allow the adhesive forces to release Rescuers should consider a mechanism to separate themselves from an animal that becomes aggressive mid span, to include a quick release combined with a 4:1 MA system to allow separate of a safe distance, while retaining control of the animal. There is inadequate testing of highline systems for weights beyond the two person load, and can not safely recommend a combination of rope diameters or quantities of rope and associated system components to safely conduct a high line operation of livestock at this time Currently the Anderson Sling is the only system approved for extended lift or helicopter operations Currently the Anderson Sling is the only system approved for extended lift or helicopter operations, with additional equipment to protect the animals eyes, to prevent spinning, and electrical insulation. Helicopter operations require a Type II or greater helicopter. Not having access to an Anderson Sling, or

55 1 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM 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 It is fairly large and contains significant supporting detail to the development of JPRs. Submitter Full Name: John Haven Organization: University of Florida Submittal Date: Fri Nov 21 15:13:40 EST 2014

56 2 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 74-NFPA [ Chapter A [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Annex A is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document but is included for informational purposes only. This annex contains explanatory material, numbered to correspond with the applicable text paragraphs. A 2.3 The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation sponsored a symposium in 2004 in Tampa, FL. At this milestone event more than 200 fire service leaders assembled and discussed the nation's fire problem and how to drastically reduce the number of firefighter line of duty deaths. This event was the birth of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives which should be the catalyst for fire service training and education, and the foundation 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 fire service. 3. Focus greater attention on the integration of risk management with incident management at all levels, 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 equally applicable 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 and championed. This statement further explains the request to add the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives to section 2.3 Submitter Full Name: Richard Mason Organization: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Submittal Date: Sat Jan 03 15:49:31 EST 2015

57 3 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 9-NFPA [ New Section after A.1.1 ] A.1.2 Programs certifying individuals as complying with this standard should be accredited by a third party accreditation body. Fire service organizations, as public agencies, are open to public scrutiny and are held accountable for their actions. There is value in being able to demonstrate that the personnel of these agencies are certified as meeting standards of competency by an entity that has itself been evaluated by an independent, thorough, and public process and that these personnel are approved (accredited) as meeting the requirements of the process. Accreditation establishes accountability for performance by putting competency on the record so that it can be evaluated on the record. See NFPA 1000, Fire Service Professional Qualifications Accreditation and Certification 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 Submitter Full Name: Anthony Apfelbeck Organization: Altamonte Springs Building/Fire Safety Division Submittal Date: Fri Dec 27 13:04:46 EST 2013

58 4 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 48-NFPA [ Section No. A ] A Confined Space Rescue Pre-Plan. See Figure A Figure A Sample Confined Space Rescue Pre-Plan Form. Replace existing figure with provided version.

59 5 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Additional Proposed Changes File Name Description Approved CSR_Preplan_Form.pdf Confined Space Rescue Preplan form Figure A 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. Submitter Full Name: Richard Wright Organization: Wright Rescue Solutions, Inc. Submittal Date: Mon Dec 22 18:33:42 EST 2014

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62 6 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Public Input No. 35-NFPA [ Section No. A ]

63 7 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM A Dive Tables.

64 8 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM Figure A (a) and Figure A (b) are examples of public safety dive tables and a public safety dive air compression table, respectively. Figure A (a) Examples of Public Safety Dive Tables. (Source: U.S. Navy Diving Manual, Tables 9 7 and 9 8.) Figure A (b) Example of Public Safety Dive Air Decompression Table. (Source: U.S. Navy Diving Manual, Table 9-9.)

65 9 of 78 1/9/2015 4:10 PM 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 be removed including Figures A (a) and A (b). Submitter Full Name: Donald Cooper Organization: Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal Affilliation: Chair, TC on Technical SAR Submittal Date: Mon Nov 24 13:19:41 EST 2014