What Certifications A Lifeguard Should Have! Lifeguard training goes far beyond swimming skills and experience in the water. In order to be a guardian of the ocean, a lifeguard needs to be formally trained on how to keep the beaches safe — from First Aid […]
Cocoa Beach Closed After Lifeguards Spot Shark Sighting On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, Brevard County Ocean Rescue lifeguards mandated a temporary evacuation from the ocean on a stretch at Sheperd Park in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The order was issued after a shark were spotted in the ocean. Lifeguards closed off access […]
5 Exercises Every Lifeguard Should Know About With summer right around the corner, gyms are filling up and bikini body inspiration is among us. Chances are your local lifeguard is thinking about more than just swimsuit goals, though. From beach hustles to courageous rescues, lifeguards’ […]
HEAT Launches 18th Annual “Learn to Swim” Campaign Today Today marks the 18th year that the Miami HEAT has teamed up with Florida Blue, FOX Sports Sun, and the American Red Cross to encourage water safety in its annual summer-long campaign. The campaign, known as […]
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 […]
