# Lifesaving Merit Badge

- Eagle-required: Yes, as one choice in the emergency group
- Category: Public Service
- Official requirements: https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/lifesaving/
- Pamphlet: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Lifesaving.pdf
- Last synced from scouting.org: 2026-03-29
- Requirements: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/lifesaving/requirements/index.md
- Digital Resource Guide: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/lifesaving/guide/index.md

Learn water rescue techniques including reach-throw-go methods, victim assists, escape tactics, CPR, and spinal injury care to earn this Eagle-required merit badge.