ASTM F2752-19 PDF

Full title and description

ASTM F2752-19 — Standard Guide for Training for Basic Rope Rescuer Endorsement. This guide defines the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a person to assist with and support basic land-based rope rescue operations (patient packaging, litter rigging, basic rigging) as part of a larger rescue duty; it is intended to be used in conjunction with Guide F2751 and other referenced documents.

Abstract

F2752-19 establishes a concise, minimum training standard for an endorsed Basic Rope Resuer who works under the direct supervision of qualified rope rescue personnel. The guide covers general, field, and rope-rescue–specific topics needed for basic rope rescuer duties on land and specifies that additional endorsements are required for other environments.

General information

• Status: Historical / withdrawn or superseded (revised by ASTM F2752-25; revision activity recorded 2025).
• Publication date: Approved April 1, 2019 (2019 edition).
• Publisher: ASTM International (ASTM).
• ICS / categories: 13.200 — Accident and disaster control / Search and Rescue.
• Edition / version: F2752-19 (2019 edition).
• Number of pages: 4 pages.

Scope

This guide, used together with Guide F2751 (or an equivalent), establishes the minimum training requirements for a Basic Rope Rescuer operating on land. It focuses on entry-level rope-rescue tasks such as basic knots, rigging, patient packaging, litter rigging, and roped evacuation/carryout components. The guide explicitly excludes specialized or environment-specific operations (e.g., structural collapse, in-water, confined-space, underground) and requires the Basic Rope Rescuer to operate under direct supervision of qualified personnel.

Key topics and requirements

• Minimum knowledge areas for Basic Rope Rescuer endorsement (theory and awareness of hazards).
• Core skills: basic knots, basic rigging, patient packaging, litter rigging, and simple roped evacuation techniques.
• Work practices: operate under direct supervision; follow AHJ (authority having jurisdiction) policies and applicable safety standards.
• Training documentation: demonstration, written/oral exam, or position task book compliant with Guide F3068 as determined by the AHJ.
• Intended as an outline/minimum standard — not a full curriculum; must be used with referenced documents (for example, Guide F2751).

Typical use and users

Used by fire and rescue agencies, search and rescue teams, emergency response trainers, training program developers, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to define baseline training for personnel who will perform or assist in basic land-based rope rescue tasks. Also used by training auditors and certifying bodies to evaluate whether a Basic Rope Rescuer training program meets minimum standards.

Related standards

Commonly referenced or related documents include Guide F2751 (basic rope-rescue training framework), F1773 (terminology relating to climbing/mountaineering/search and rescue), Classification F1993, and other ASTM search-and-rescue guides and practices covering intermediate/advanced rope-rescuer levels. Historical predecessor: F2752-09 (Level I / R1) and later revisions culminating in F2752-25.

Keywords

rope rescue; basic rope rescuer; training guide; endorsement; patient packaging; litter rigging; rigging; search and rescue; AHJ; minimum training standard.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ASTM F2752-19 is a short guide that establishes the minimum training standard and required topic areas for an endorsed Basic Rope Rescuer operating on land.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the basic knowledge and skills (knots, basic rigging, patient packaging, litter rigging, basic roped evacuation/carryout) and specifies that the Basic Rope Rescuer must work under direct supervision; it is intended as a minimum outline to be used with referenced documents.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Fire/rescue agencies, SAR teams, training providers, AHJs, and organizations that develop or audit entry-level rope-rescue training programs use this guide.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: F2752-19 was the 2019 edition; it is recorded as historical/withdrawn and has been revised (work and listings indicate a 2025 revision/superseding designation, ASTM F2752-25). Users should consult the ASTM catalog or their AHJ for the active/revised document to ensure compliance with the latest requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — F2752 sits within ASTM Committee F32 (Search and Rescue) documents and relates to companion guides for other rope-rescue levels and environments (for example F2751 and other F32 series guides for intermediate/advanced endorsements).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Rope rescue, Basic Rope Rescuer, training, endorsement, patient packaging, litter rigging, rigging, search and rescue, AHJ.