Emergency! -- Who needs help? -- Meet the rescuers -- Air crews -- Dangers of the job -- Coastal dangers -- Rescue boats -- Rescue equipment -- To the rescue! -- Helicopter rescues -- Beach rescue -- Becoming a rescuer -- Staying safe at sea -- Glossary.
Summary
Reveals the stories, people, and equipment behind the world's most dramatic rescues at sea while looking at the essential skills required by lifeguards and lifeboat crew.
