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2013 American TV series or program

SAF3
Also known as	Rescue 3
Genre	Action-drama
Created by	Gregory J. Bonann Tai Collins
Directed by	Gregory J. Bonann Gary Capo Phil Scarpaci Casey Brown Dave Keffer Eric Locko
Starring	Dolph Lundgren J. R. Martinez Texas Battle Lydia Hull Katie Meehan Travis Burns Danielle Anderson Karl Thaning Jocelyn Osorio Pia Lamberg
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	20
Production
Production location	South Africa
Cinematography	Stuart Asbjornsen
Running time	43 min
Production companies	Emmett/Furla Films Engine Entertainment Envision Entertainment Corporation Tower 18 Production Company Tower 18, Gregory J. Bonann Productions
Original release
Network	Syndication
Release	September 21, 2013 (2013-09-21) –May 17, 2014 (2014-05-17)

SAF3 (pronounced "Safe"), also known by its working title Rescue 3, is a syndicated American action-drama television series following the daily challenges of the S(Sea), A(Air), and F(Fire) divisions of the Malibu Fire Department. This series consists of 20 episodes that originally ran during the 2013–14 season.

Although this series originated in the United States and is set in California, it was filmed in South African locations such as Cape Town and Camps Bay Beach.

The series received financing from Emmett/Furla Films and Envision Entertainment.[1] Gregory Bonann created the show.[2]

The Star said "the drama is a modern day Baywatch which stars a blend of local and international actors".[3] Cape Argus stated, "SAF3 is a heart-warming series, where the trials and tribulations of the key characters, married with dedication to their jobs, forms the foundation of the drama."[4]

Dolph Lundgren as Captain John Eriksson, team leader
J. R. Martinez as Alfonso Rivera, paramedic firefighter
Texas Battle as Texas Daly, water rescuer[5]
Katie Meehan as Charley Frazer, rookie lifeguard
Lydia Hull as Lily Maddox, firefighter
Jocelyn Osorio as Graciela Vega, field medic
Danielle Anderson as Kacie West, John's daughter
Karl Thaning as Jared Taylor, a pilot
Pia Lamberg as Heather, a lifeguard
Chris Fisher as Bryce Elliott, a lifeguard
Travis Burns as Chase Robertson, a lifeguard
Kim Engelbrecht as Becca Conners
Lex King as Lex

^ Goldberg, Lesley (October 8, 2012). "Dolph Lundgren Action Series 'Rescue 3' to Premiere in Fall 2013". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
^ Biles, Jan (February 22, 2014). "K-State grad stars in 'SAF3' television series. Lydia Hull plays firefighter in action-packed show". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
^ "Bold star ready for Battle in Camps Bay". The Star. April 6, 2015. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
^ "Dolph rescues small-screen viewing". Cape Argus. November 14, 2013. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
^ "This hunk will have TV viewers glued to the screen". Cape Argus. November 14, 2013. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
^ Official Facebook Page, Second Chances episode announcement
^ Official Facebook Page, Sacrifices episode announcement