Print Page Email Page Smaller Text Larger Text

ASTM F1848: Standard Classification for Search and Rescue Dog Crew/Teams

Publication Date: Jan 10, 1998
SDO: ASTM: ASTM International
 DOD Adopted   ANSI Approved Approved

This classification aids search and rescue managers in ordering dog crew/team resources for search and rescue incidents and to aid dog handlers in communicating the types of tasks for which they and their dogs have trained.

This classification is intended as a supplement to the resource typing specifications of the Incident Command System2 and specifically as a means of typing search and rescue dog resources.

This classification is suitable for classifying dog resources for a wide variety of emergency management purposes including both search and rescue and law enforcement incidents.

This classification does not attempt to put forth standards of performance or training for dogs or their handlers. This is the responsibility of local agencies responsible for utilizing the resource.

incident command system
resource typing
search dogs

Buy this Standard Now

Or if you answer yes to any of these questions:


  • Do you purchase more than $3000 in standards per year?
  • Do you purchase many different kinds of standards?
  • Do you have multiple employees accessing the same standards?

You may save money by purchasing more comprehensive online access.

* Required field

* First Name:

* Last Name:

* Email Address: