Helping Out Someone Choking
Choking is a very common, potentially extremely serious situation. The good thing is, with the right skills and quick thinking, it is an...
Seizures and What to Do
There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to seizures and what to do when someone you are with is experiencing one. So, I am going...
Don't Take Your Lifeguard For Granted
A lot of people see a lifeguard sitting in their chair or walking along their pool deck, and they stop talk about how easy the job is....
Slip In Entry
This entry is used when you suspect a head neck or back injury. You do the slip or ease in because you do not want to disturber the water...
Body Hook or Shepard's Hook
The Body Hook is needed at every pool. Its not just me saying this but the US goverment. By law it need to be 3.8 or 12 feet long. We...
Bath Time is Swim Time!
Many parents do not realize that how you play with your child in the bath will greatly determine how your child will react to the water....
What Should I do to my Pool Every Week?
To keep a pool clean, try keeping up with some of the advice of your local lifeguarding company!
CPR-Hand Placement
When performing CPR it is very important for your hands to be placed correctly. The heel of your first hand should be placed in the...
CPR- Ratios
The ratios for CPR are also very important and luckily they are easy to remember. When doing one man CPR the ratio is 30 chest...
