Editing Rescue (section)

==Types of rescue operations==
Some rescue operations require a high degree of [[competence (human resources)|competence]] and are usually performed by specialist [[rescue squad]]s with appropriate training, either independent or part of larger organizations such as [[fire department|fire]], [[police]], [[military]], [[first aid]], or [[ambulance]] services.  In the U.S., they are usually staffed by medically trained personnel as [[National Fire Protection Association|NFPA]] regulations require it.{{Citation needed|date=August 2007}}

Other rescues can be performed by any able bodied person who happens to be available at the time, using tools and equipment as may be available. There may be legal protection for non-specialist persons performing rescues for which they are not technically qualified in an emergency, in case they accidentally harm anyone or damage or trespass on property while attempting an apparently urgent rescue. Laws will vary depending on jurisdiction.

Special situations involving rescue, and specialised rescue equipment, include the following topics:
* {{annotated link|Air-sea rescue|aka=Aeronautical and maritime search and rescue}}
* {{annotated link|Cave rescue}}
* {{annotated link|Combat search and rescue}}
* {{annotated link|Confined space rescue}}
* {{annotated link|Diver rescue}}
* {{annotated link|Hostage rescue}}
* {{annotated link|Lifesaving}}
* {{annotated link|Mine rescue}}
* {{annotated link|Mountain rescue}}
* {{annotated link|Rope rescue}}
* {{annotated link|Search and rescue}}
* {{annotated link|Self rescue (climbing)}}
* {{annotated link|Submarine rescue}}
* {{annotated link|Surf lifesaving}}
* {{annotated link|Surface water rescue}}
* {{annotated link|Swift water rescue}}
* {{annotated link|Technical rescue}}
* {{annotated link|Urban search and rescue}}
* {{annotated link|Vehicle extrication}}
* {{annotated link|Wilderness search and rescue}}