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Swiss Lifesaving Society

The Swiss Lifesaving Society (SLRG) is Switzerland's largest water safety organisation, working to prevent drowning and promote lifesaving sport.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

The Swiss Lifesaving Society (Schweizerische Lebensrettungs-Gesellschaft SLRG) is a Swiss water safety organisation whose stated main goal is to prevent water accidents and protect human life on, in and around water. It is ZEWO-certified and describes itself as the largest water safety organisation in Switzerland. It is a member organisation of the Swiss Red Cross and a member of the International Lifesaving Federation. The SLRG offers courses in drowning prevention and water rescue, runs prevention projects, provides safety and lifeguard services at events and bathing sites, and promotes lifesaving swimming as a sport. It reports around 23,000 members across 124 sections throughout Switzerland, with strategic leadership from a central board and a national office in Sursee.

History

The Swiss Lifesaving Society (SLRG) is a member organisation of the Swiss Red Cross and a member of the International Lifesaving Federation. It has been a member of the Swiss Red Cross since 1982. The organisation is ZEWO-certified and describes itself as the largest water safety organisation in Switzerland. It operates through around 23,000 members across 124 sections in all parts of Switzerland, with strategic leadership from a central board and a national office in Sursee handling operational tasks.

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Switzerland's largest water safety organisation; ZEWO-certified; member of the Swiss Red Cross and the International Lifesaving Federation.

Product categories. Water safety and lifesaving courses · Prevention projects · Safety and lifeguard services at events and bathing sites · Lifesaving sport

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