What does NFPA 1670 standards refer to?

NFPA 1670, titled "Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents," specifically focuses on the standards necessary for emergency responders who are involved in technical search and rescue operations. This includes procedures, training protocols, and the operational guidelines needed to effectively conduct rescues in various challenging environments.

The essence of NFPA 1670 is to ensure that responders are adequately trained and equipped to handle the complexities of technical incidents, including those that may involve swiftwater rescue. It establishes best practices and ensures safety for both the rescuers and those being rescued.

The other options refer to different aspects of emergency services; for example, while emergency medical responders do have specific standards and guidelines, they fall under separate NFPA standards tailored for medical response. Water rescue techniques may be a part of the training implied in the NFPA 1670, but the standard as defined covers a broader range of technical SAR operations beyond just water rescues. Hazardous environment operations are addressed by other NFPA standards that focus specifically on those contexts.