What is the UV Index?

What is the Ultraviolet radiation (UV) Index? Lifeguards have tools of all kinds to help them do their jobs well. Some of those tools are physical ones, like a life rescue tube or a CPR kit. Others are tools of knowledge, like understanding how to […]

Summer Guide to UV

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 […]

Suns Out!

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 […]