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Off Topic / Re: training to become a lifeguard this weekend, any tips?
« on: April 10, 2015, 08:51:02 PM »
I think being a pool lifeguard is pretty easy. A lot of people I know become pool lifeguards before ocean. I'm an ocean front lifeguard and I had to take an 82 hour course which is probably the hardest thing I've ever done. You have to run miles and swim miles every day. Theres also cliff rescue and spinal stabilization rescue training.
Do you have to take a medical course?
My agency requires an EMT cert, which is pretty hard too.
Edit: something important to know is that if someone is drowning and you don't rescue them on purpose, like it's your worst enemy or your mom's ex boyfriend etc., you can be sued for a forgetton for gross neglect.
Do you have to take a medical course?
My agency requires an EMT cert, which is pretty hard too.
Edit: something important to know is that if someone is drowning and you don't rescue them on purpose, like it's your worst enemy or your mom's ex boyfriend etc., you can be sued for a forgetton for gross neglect.