Hit the Breaks: How to Best Spend Your Break as a Lifeguard Avoiding physical and mental fatigue is one of the many reasons why lifeguards should be taking frequent breaks throughout the day. According to the American Red Cross Lifeguard Manual, “lifeguards should take a […]
Summer Guide to UV Index Ultraviolet Index, commonly referred to as UV Index, was developed in 1994 in an effort to quantify just how “sunny” the sun is on any given day. The sun, like all hot objects, emits ultraviolet radiation, which is harmful to […]
Healthy, Tasty Snacks That Won’t Melt in the Sun 8-hour days, blazing sun, thirst, and hunger doesn’t always mix well together. You may be taking a lunch break on the job and staying hydrated throughout the day, but it’s easy to forget to listen to […]
The Case Against Old Vinyl Coated “Noodle” Rescue Tubes OPINION –The biggest issue with the old vinyl coated rescue tube (that no one seems to talk about) is the flexibility and slippery finish for the sake of the seldom used, antiquated option, of wrapping the victim […]
Sun Out, Hats On! Lifeguard attire is a staple – it’s a steadfast way to tell a lifeguard apart from someone who is just sitting in a tall, white chair. It’s fairly common to see your lifeguard sporting a red swimsuit, but unfortunately, not all […]
CANCELED The 2nd Annual Coquina Cup offers epic competition through a variety of disciplines on coquina sand and in the sea. This family-friendly three day ocean festival will test the skills of lifeguards during surf racing events, challenge open water swimmers and dare SUP, prone […]
Looking for Work as a Lifeguard? 3 Cities in Search of 2019 Lifeguards In response to warmer water temperatures with March in full swing, crowds are finally returning to the beaches. More beach attendees means a greater demand for lifeguards, so recently several cities made […]
Spring Break in Brevard: Staying Ahead of the Game Cool breezes and floral blossoms are not the only perks of March and April. In sunny Florida, these months cue the onset of eager spring beakers from around the globe. In preparation for spring break, it’s […]
Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) 2019 Conference Lifeguard TV showcases the 2019 Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) Conference at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Frisco, Texas To be sure that you are not missing out on any of our lifeguard videos & […]
The ISLA Training Camp in Puri Beach, Odisha India In December of 2018, ISLA began its first project to the region of Odisha and is planning to run a basic 3 day training course to the lifesavers and fire fighters of Puri. ISLA will […]
