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A rescuer is a person who saves something from harm or danger. They are trained in some combination of technical rescue, diver rescue, mountain rescue, extrication rescue, and advanced firefighting. The term is commonly used with people who are doing a rescue and in some careers use "Rescuer" as the job title.
Japanese JMSDF Rescue diver. | |
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Occupation type | Employment, Recruit Training, Volunteer |
Activity sectors | Rescue, Fire Department, law enforcement, Coast Guard, Military |
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Related jobs | Firefighter, Aid worker, Ranger, Diver |
The main job of a rescuer is to save lives in a dangerous environment.
![]() | The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (August 2019) |
A rescuer in a fire department is very different between western and eastern cultures.
A rescuer in the military is a soldier or sailor who has extra training in diver rescue, mountain rescue, or in extrication. Commonly these rescuers are known from Coast Guard service, where they are seen saving people during a dangerous encounter. A normal military rescuer's duty is to save another military personnel during combat or normal operations.
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