Which standard specifies the minimum job performance requirements for technical rescue personnel?

• A. NFPA 1994
• B. NFPA 1006
• C. OSHA 1910.120
• D. NFPA 1983

Answer: (B)

NFPA 1006 is the standard that specifies the minimum job performance requirements for technical rescue personnel. It defines the exact competencies and performance criteria rescue technicians must demonstrate across various rescue disciplines, providing a baseline for training, testing, and certification. This ensures responders can properly assess scenes, select and use equipment, apply rescue techniques, and operate safely within the incident command structure.

The other standards address related but different areas. NFPA 1983 deals with rope and rope equipment, and other standards in the list cover PPE or regulatory requirements (for example, OSHA 1910.120 governs hazardous material procedures). They don’t establish the minimum performance criteria for technical rescue personnel, which is why NFPA 1006 is the correct choice.