Lifeguards are watching. But there are five specific moments when even the most trained, most attentive lifeguard may not see your child — and only you can fill that gap. WHY LIFEGUARDS ARE IMPORTANT Lifeguards play a critical role in keeping pools safe. They are professionally trained to: • Provide immediate life-saving emergency care • Enforce pool rules and maintain a safe environment • Recognize dangerous situations and distressed swimmers* • Respond quickly when help is needed * LAST...

How difficult is it to see a body underwater? It's a big part of a big issue - the National Safe Kids Campaign estimates that 5,000 children ages 14 and under are hospitalized annually as a result of water safety incidents. Our lifeguards employ the most up-to-date scanning strategies and safety observation techniques, but the fact remains that every adult at the pool should remain watchful and alert, because lifeguards may not always be able to see your child. Watch the Effect of Ripples on...

Lifeguards play a critical role out at the pool. Lifeguards are professionally trained in providing on-the-spot life saving emergency care. Out of the many accidents and injuries that can occur in and around the pool, lifeguards are trained to identify dangerous situations, spot distressed swimmers, and make rescues. Lifeguards are also trained to enforce pool rules and keep an orderly environment. Lifeguards cannot watch every person every second of the day. According to Dr. Julie...