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
emergency medical services. Lifesaving also refers to
sport where lifesavers compete skills, speed and teamwork. Lifesaving activities specialized in oceanic environment is called
surf lifesaving or coastal lifesaving.