1.1 本指南涵盖了水上救援人员I执行范围的最低要求，该人员可能负责初步现场评估、执行陆上水上救援以及在水上救援事件中提供初步患者护理。 1.2 本指南是一系列指南中的一个；水上救援器I只是为水上救援响应器设计的一个开始级别。水上救援行动中的职责和责任因水上救援人员的技能和知识而异。随着水上救援人员级别I的提高和熟练程度的提高，个人将从响应者转变为水中救援人员，再转变为救援船操作员。 1.3 本标准并不旨在解决与其使用相关的所有安全问题（如有）。 本标准的使用者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。 1.4 本国际标准是根据世界贸易组织技术性贸易壁垒委员会发布的《关于制定国际标准、指南和建议的原则的决定》中确立的国际公认的标准化原则制定的。 ====意义和用途====== 4.1 本指南旨在为水上救援响应者建立最低水平的知识和技能。该应用程序将提高初始应急响应的质量、水受害者的救援和救援人员的安全。 4.2 所有被确认为水上救援人员和水上救援响应人员的人员应符合本指南的要求。 4.3 本指南并不排除需要更先进或更专业的水上救援培训的水上营救人员的表演范围。 4.4 本指南将协助政府机构；州、地方或地区组织；消防部门；救援队；以及其他负责为应对水资源紧急情况的人员制定最低绩效的人员。

1.1 This guide covers minimum requirements for the scope of performance of a water rescuer I who may be responsible for the initial on-scene evaluation, performing land-based water rescues, and providing initial patient care at a water rescue incident. 1.2 This guide is one in a series; water rescuer I is only a beginning level designed for a water rescue responder. Duties and responsibilities at water rescue operations vary according to the water rescuer's skills and knowledge. As the water rescuer level I progresses and becomes more proficient, the individual will move from responder to in-water rescuer to rescue boat operator. 1.3 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. 1.4 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 The purpose of this guide is to establish a minimum level of knowledge and skills for the water rescue responder. The application will improve the quality of initial emergency response, the rescue of the water victims, and the safety of the rescuers. 4.2 All persons who are identified as water rescuers and water rescue responders shall meet the requirements of this guide. 4.3 This guide does not preclude the scope of performances for water rescuers needing more advanced or more specialized water rescue training. 4.4 This guide will assist government agencies; state, local, or regional organizations; fire departments; rescue teams; and others who are responsible for establishing a minimum performance for personnel who respond to water emergencies.