Lifesaving is the act involving rescue, resuscitation and first aid. It often refers to water safety and aquatic rescue however it could include ice rescue, flood and river rescue, swimming pool rescue and other emergencymedical services. Lifesaving also refers to sport where lifesavers compete skills, speed and team work.
Lifesaving activities specialized in oceanic environment is called surf lifesaving or coastal lifesaving.
Those who participate in lifesaving activities as a volunteer are called lifesavers, and those who are employed to perform lifesaving activities are called lifeguards.
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