Spotlight on Innovation at the 2025 California Aquatic Management School: The eLifeguard Tourniquet Arm Trainer™ Featured in Silent Auction

At this year’s 2025 California Aquatic Management School (CAMS), aquatic safety professionals gathered to share insights, hone rescue techniques, and explore the latest in lifeguard training tools and technologies. Among the standout items on display was the impressive eLifeguard Tourniquet Arm Trainer — and it’s not just being shown, but also offered as a prized item in the event’s silent auction.

Why the Tourniquet Arm Trainer Draws Attention

The Tourniquet Arm Trainer is described by eLifeguard as “the most durable and cost-effective trainer in the market,” built with proprietary closed-cell foam and a “compression matrix” designed to replicate the feel of human muscle and skin.

In a lifeguard or aquatic facility environment, having the ability to practice high-stakes trauma scenarios in a realistic, repeatable, and low-risk way is a game-changer. The Tourniquet Arm Trainer answers a growing demand for training tools that replicate realistic injury responses—especially in aquatic settings where trauma incidents can arise unexpectedly.

Why It’s a Great Fit for Aquatic Settings

• Realistic practice = better preparedness. The closed-cell foam and compression matrix construction mimic real tissue resistance and structure, giving trainees a tangible sense of applying direct pressure, wrapping a tourniquet, or packing a wound—skills that translate to real-world emergency scenarios.
• Durability for repeated use. Aquatic facilities and lifeguard teams often do group drills, repeat training sessions, and equipment sharing; this trainer is built to stand up to high-use environments while remaining cost-effective.
• Relevant for lifeguards – Many aquatic incidents begin with non-water-related trauma (e.g., slips, falls, turf injuries) or require rapid transition from water rescue to on-dry rescue care. Incorporating bleeding-control training broadens the preparedness scope for lifeguard teams.
• Silent auction appeal. By placing the trainer in the silent auction, the organizers provide an opportunity for individual lifeguards, aquatic departments, or smaller facilities to obtain high-quality training gear—often at a value, while supporting the broader community or event mission.

What This Means for Attendees & Aquatic Departments

For CAMS attendees and aquatic managers, the inclusion of the Tourniquet Arm Trainer signals several key take-aways:

• Invest in training tools that go beyond the pool: The aquatic environment demands emergency readiness that spans drowning rescue and trauma management.
• Use the silent auction as a gateway to upgrade gear: Donating to or bidding on items like this enables facilities to stretch budgets and equip teams with advanced trainers.
• Make the trainer an anchor piece in trauma-response drills: Once acquired, this tool can form the basis of tabletop sessions, full-scale mock trauma drills, and integration with your lifeguard team’s existing rescue curriculum.

For any aquatic facility looking to elevate its preparedness, investing in such tools is a smart next step. And for those attending CAMS or similar gatherings, the inclusion of this trainer in the event’s silent auction provides a tangible means of taking home a piece of training innovation.

For more information about the Tourniquet Arm Trainer click here.

To be sure that you are not missing out on any of our lifeguard videos & stories, please subscribe to our newsletter here.

For videos, articles, & events about lifeguarding related industry topics, visit www.lifeguardtv.com