reddingsstations
Reddingsstations are facilities dedicated to rescue operations and emergency response. They serve as bases for rapid intervention in water-related incidents, floods, and other hazardous environments. The term is used in several countries to denote local hubs within national search-and-rescue (SAR) networks. Reddingsstations house personnel, equipment, and communications capabilities that enable immediate mobilization when a crisis arises.
Reddingsstations are usually located near coastlines, rivers, lakes, or areas prone to natural hazards. They may
Typical equipment includes rescue boats and rigid-hull inflatable boats, life-saving appliances, diving gear, rope and swift-water
Reddingsstations respond to a range of emergencies, including water rescues, capsized vessels, ice rescues, floods, and
Related topics include search-and-rescue organizations, lifeboat stations, and national SAR centers.