Lifesaving
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{{Otheruses|''This is the '''Boy Scout {{PAGENAME}} Merit Badge'''.<br>Boy Scouts can also earn the [[BSA Lifeguard]] award.<br>Venturers can work on the [[Lifesaver (Ranger Award elective)|Lifesaver]] Ranger Award elective<br>The [[Lifesaving and Meritorious Action Awards]] may be awarded at any level.''}}{{2009}}{{Eagle|an option}} | {{Otheruses|''This is the '''Boy Scout {{PAGENAME}} Merit Badge'''.<br>Boy Scouts can also earn the [[BSA Lifeguard]] award.<br>Venturers can work on the [[Lifesaver (Ranger Award elective)|Lifesaver]] Ranger Award elective<br>The [[Lifesaving and Meritorious Action Awards]] may be awarded at any level.''}}{{2009}}{{Eagle|an option}} | ||
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# Lifesaving merit badge is on the [[Eagle Scout]] required list (requirement 3.g.). It is one choice of a group of two merit badges on the list. | # Lifesaving merit badge is on the [[Eagle Scout]] required list (requirement 3.g.). It is one choice of a group of two merit badges on the list. | ||
# The merit badge pamphlet for this merit badge was revised in 2008. There were NO changes to the requirements for this badge. However, the footnote shown below, relative to alternative requirements for the Second Class and First Class rank swimming requirements was deleted. | # The merit badge pamphlet for this merit badge was revised in 2008. There were NO changes to the requirements for this badge. However, the footnote shown below, relative to alternative requirements for the Second Class and First Class rank swimming requirements was deleted. | ||
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'''14'''. [[Spinal Injuries]] <br> | '''14'''. [[Spinal Injuries]] <br> | ||
'''15'''. [[First Aid Skills]]: [[Hypothermia]] - [[Heat Reactions]] - [[Muscle Cramps]] - [[Sunburn]] - [[Stings]] - [[Hyperventilation]] <br> | '''15'''. [[First Aid Skills]]: [[Hypothermia]] - [[Heat Reactions]] - [[Muscle Cramps]] - [[Sunburn]] - [[Stings]] - [[Hyperventilation]] <br> | ||
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Revision as of 12:51, December 3, 2010

![]() | This is the Boy Scout Lifesaving Merit Badge. Boy Scouts can also earn the BSA Lifeguard award. Venturers can work on the Lifesaver Ranger Award elective The Lifesaving and Meritorious Action Awards may be awarded at any level. |
![]() | Lifesaving and other award requirements were revised on January 1, 2009. |
![]() | Lifesaving merit badge an option required for the Eagle Scout rank. |
Lifesaving merit badge | ||
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Status: | Eagle-required | |
Created: | 1911 | |
Discontinued: | no | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 009 | |
Requirements revision: | 2001 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2009 |
Contents |
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“ | No Boy Scout will ignore a plea for help. However, the desire to help is of little use unless one knows how to give the proper aid. The main purpose of the Lifesaving merit badge is to prepare Scouts to assist those involved in water accidents, teaching them the basic knowledge of rescue techniques, the skills to perform them, and the judgment to know when and how to act so that they can be prepared for emergencies. | ” |
The Lifesaving merit badge was one of the original 57 merit badges issued by the Boy Scouts of America in 1911.
Lifesaving requirements | ![]() | ||
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Notes
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- Lifesaving merit badge is on the Eagle Scout required list (requirement 3.g.). It is one choice of a group of two merit badges on the list.
- The merit badge pamphlet for this merit badge was revised in 2008. There were NO changes to the requirements for this badge. However, the footnote shown below, relative to alternative requirements for the Second Class and First Class rank swimming requirements was deleted.
- 5. Lifsaving merit badge is on the Sea Scout [Able] rank required list (requirement 10).
Requirement resources
- Your handbook is your primary reference. See Swimming Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
- See also: Swimming & Lifesaving Merit Badge Pamphlets - Guide to Safe Scouting - Safe Swim Defense - Safety Afloat
1. Before doing requirements 2 through 15
1a. Complete Second Class requirements 7a through 7c and First Class requirements 9a through 9c.
- Second Class rank requirements:
- 7a Diving (has feet-first entries as well) - Safe Swim Defense
- 7b Learning to Swim
- 7c Reach, Throw, Row, Go
- 7a Diving (has feet-first entries as well) - Safe Swim Defense
- First Class rank requirements:
- 9a Safety Afloat
- 9b BSA Swim Test - Sidestroke - Breaststroke - Trudgen - Crawl - Backstroke - Floating.
- 9c Reach, Throw, Row, Go
- 9a Safety Afloat
1b. Front Crawl – Sidestroke – Breaststroke – Elementary Backstroke
2. Explain the following:
a. Common drowning situations and how to prevent them.
b. How to identify persons in the water who need assistance.
2c. 2d. & 2e. Reach, Throw, Row, Go
3. Reach rescues
4. Throw rescues
5. Row rescues
6. - 11.Go rescues
11. CPR
12. Surface Diving
13. CPR
14. Spinal Injuries
15. First Aid Skills: Hypothermia - Heat Reactions - Muscle Cramps - Sunburn - Stings - Hyperventilation
Related Ranks, Awards, and Merit Badges
Aquatic-related awards
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Emergency Preparedness-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links
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