1.1 本指南涵盖了在湖泊、池塘、采石场和其他类似水体进行水面救援的水救援人员的最低性能要求；协助救援潜水员；并在供水紧急情况下提供初始患者护理。 1.2 本指南是与指南一起发布的一系列指南之一 F1739 ，描述水救援器的最低性能要求。 1.3 将在水环境中操作的个人需要了解必要的设备和物理要求，以便能够在该环境中执行所有确定的目标和必要的技能。 1.4 本标准并非旨在解决与其使用相关的所有安全问题（如有）。本标准的用户有责任在使用前制定适当的安全、健康和环境实践，并确定监管限制的适用性。 1.5 本国际标准是根据世界贸易组织技术性贸易壁垒（TBT）委员会发布的《关于制定国际标准、指南和建议的原则的决定》中确立的国际公认标准化原则制定的。 ====意义和用途====== 4.1 本指南用于在湖泊、池塘、采石场和类似水体的水和冷水环境中扩大水救援人员的表现，并改善向受害者提供的应急响应和患者护理。 4.2 所有被认定为水上救援人员的人员应符合本指南的要求。 4.3 本指南不打算单独使用，而是作为一个组成指南，承认水紧急情况下的各种类型/条件以及这些事件中的许多响应职责。 它还建立了最低的绩效范围，并鼓励添加可选的知识、技能和态度目标。 4.4 本指南不适用于冰、海岸或河流/急流救援。将有其他标准涵盖这些水特性的细节。 4.5 本指南不为游泳池、海滩或其他区域救生员制定水上救援协议。 4.6 本指南不制定医疗协议，也不授权未经特定授权和医疗控制的侵入性操作。 4.7 本指南旨在帮助政府机构；州、地方或区域组织；消防部门；海上巡逻；救援队；以及其他负责为应对水紧急情况的人员制定最低绩效的人员。 4.8 水救援人员应佩戴PFD，并在适用时佩戴冷水保护装置。

1.1 This guide covers minimum requirements for performance of a water rescuer who performs water rescues from the surface at lakes, ponds, quarries, and other similar bodies of water; assists with support for rescue divers; and provides initial patient care at a water emergency. 1.2 This guide is one of a series which, together with Guide F1739 , describe the minimum performance requirements of a water rescuer. 1.3 Individuals who will operate in the water setting need to be aware of the equipment and physical requirements necessary to be able to perform all identified objectives and necessary skills in the setting. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. ====== Significance And Use ====== 4.1 This guide is to be used to expand the performance of water rescuers and improve the emergency response and patient care delivered to victims in the water and cold water environment at lakes, ponds, quarries, and similar bodies of water. 4.2 All persons who are identified as water rescuers shall meet the requirements of this guide. 4.3 This guide is not intended to be used in isolation, but as a component guide, acknowledging various types/conditions at water emergencies and many duties of response at these incidents. It also establishes a minimum scope of performance and encourages the addition of optional knowledge, skills, and attitudinal objectives. 4.4 This guide is not for ice, coastal, or river/swiftwater rescues. There will be additional standards to cover the specifics for those water characteristics. 4.5 This guide does not establish water rescue protocols for the pool, beach, or other area lifeguards. 4.6 This guide does not establish medical protocols, nor does it authorize invasive procedures without specific authorization and medical control. 4.7 This guide is intended to assist government agencies; state, local, or regional organizations; fire departments; marine patrols; rescue teams; and others who are responsible for establishing a minimum performance for personnel who respond to water emergencies. 4.8 A water rescuer shall be wearing a PFD, plus cold water protection when applicable.