Lugano is fortunate to have a river running through it and overlooking a beautiful lake. For the safety of citizens and tourists, the City entrusts prevention and rescue operations in the water and near the shores to the SSS-Società Svizzera di Salvataggio - Sezione Lugano (Swiss Rescue Society - Lugano Section).

Through the free 144 number of Ticino Soccorso, which can be reached 24 hours a day, 365 days a year from any fixed or mobile device, it is possible to report all urgent or emergency situations and ensure an immediate response with the dispatch of the necessary rescue vehicles.

The SSS-Società Svizzera di Salvataggio - Sezione Lugano (Swiss Rescue Society - Lugano Section) is also involved in other important initiatives:

  • information on water-related dangers
  • the commitment to young people and the training of new recruits
  • training in the aquatic environment with courses in rescue, apnea and scuba diving
  • training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR-DAE)
  • the training of first aid teams and their training (GPI)
  • cooperation with lake police and other rescue and water sports organizations
  • the lake services for prevention and safety

The English version of this page was created with the aid of automatic translation tools and may contain errors and omissions.

The original version is the page in Italian.

Safety and Health
Contacts

Società Svizzera di Salvataggio
Sezione Lugano
Via Foce 7a
6900 Lugano
t. +41 91 971 71 41
[email protected]
ssslugano.ch

See also