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 team work. Lifesaving activities s... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifesaving
any activity related to the saving of life in cases of drowning, shipwreck, and other accidents on or in the water and to the prevention of drowning ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/l/48