Rescue swimmer

Occupations

A rescue swimmer is a qualification held by rescue specialists, most commonly in military service. Rescue swimmers are usually responsible for rescuing people in distress, assessing their condition and providing medical aid. Their work may take place at sea, on land or in the air. The position is highly specialized and extremely challenging.

Type: Qualification for rescue specialists
Duties: Rescue, assessment and medical aid
Work setting: Sea, land or air

Sources and credits

Article: Rescue swimmer (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q2525482
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