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The world records in life saving are ratified by ILS, [1] the International Life Saving Federation. Records can be set by registered competitors in the open category, as well as in youth and masters age groups. [2] Youth ranges from 15 to 18 years of age.
The life saving competition at the 2017 World Games took place from July 21 to July 22, in Wrocław in Poland, at the Orbita Swimming Pool. Participating nations
The Gold Lifesaving Medal and Silver Lifesaving Medal are U.S. decorations issued by the United States Coast Guard. The awards were established by Act of Congress, 20 June 1874; later authorized by 14 U.S.C. § 500 . [ 1 ]
Lifesaving, also known as lifesaving sport, is a group of sports disciplines based on the practices of lifesaving. The sport is overseen by the International Life Saving Federation (ILS), which was established on 27 March 1910 in Paris. [ 1 ]
Joshua James (November 22, 1826 – March 19, 1902) was an American sea captain and a U.S. Life–Saving Station keeper. He was a famous and celebrated commander of civilian life-saving crews in the 19th century, credited with saving over 500 lives from the age of about 15 when he first associated himself with the Massachusetts Humane Society until his death at the age of 75 while on duty with ...
Ice rescue training in Canada Lifesaving doll dummies for rescue training in water.. 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.
A lifesaving demining program is in jeopardy after the Trump administration ordered a 90-day suspension of all foreign aid, pushing nations in the region to turn to U.S. rivals such as China to ...
This award is presented to radio communications operators who provide vital, life-saving services that lead to the rescue of a person, provide outstanding performance during a special event, or provide a consistent, sustained, high level of customer service. Life Saving Award