scope:

Operating fast rescue boats poses special challenges for the Fast Rescue Boat Operator and crew with reference to launching and recovery, search & rescue, boat-handling in a hostile environment and first aid. The complexity of the tasks and required skills is often underestimated. The defined competences in this standard are considered essential to perform these tasks safely and successfully.

Even though the emphasis of the standard lies on open water operations, shallow water operations are included to some extent. However, specific beach and surf-operations as encountered by shore-based rescue boats were left outside the scope.