Lifeguard Entries
The main objective of entries is to enter the water safely and quickly to reach the swimmer in distress. Entering the pool when it is...
Recognizing who is a victim
Actively scanning the water is important to ensure you recognize somebody having trouble in the water. A victim can be struggling in the...
Recognizing dangerous behaviors
Recognizing dangerous behaviors is an important skill to have as a lifeguard. By knowing all the signs and being able to recognize these...
Zone responsibility
Zones are specific areas of water, pool deck, or shoreline that should be actively scanned from your lifeguard station. One of your...
The different kinds of lifeguard stations.
Lifeguards can survey bodies of water from different types of stations. Elevated stations are some of the most effective because the...
CPR! What it is and what are the steps?
CPR! We see it on TV and the movies but what does it stand for? Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) But what does it actually do? CPR is...
Can I teach my wife: Infant Conscious Choking
Can I teach my wife: Infant Conscious Chocking. We did this really quick but I'm going to be trying to teach her different first aid...