Order of rescues
Aquatic rescues can happen during everyday activities, so knowing what to do matters. The aquatic rescue sequence outlines seven dry and water-based rescue techniques, showing how to help someone safely while reducing risk to yourself.
How to Carry Out a Rescue Safely
How to recognise drowning
Drowning can happen quickly and may not look obvious. Knowing the signs of a non-swimmer, weak swimmer, injured swimmer and unconscious swimmer can help you recognise trouble early and respond safely.
When not to perform an aquatic rescue
Learn when not to perform a rescue and why staying safe matters in an aquatic emergency. Understand how to assess risk and choose the safest way to help.
