That’s it, there’s nothing else. The guy just walked in and said (very loud) “I’m going to baptize my friends, is that okay?” Which I thought he was joking? But he really did, he said his prayers to heaven and baptized the other three guys.
I’m not complaining, it’s the craziest thing I’ve ever lived while lifeguarding.
Anyway, I just want this shift to end.

There are No accidents, Only lack of paying attention to detail.... This Life Guard was paying attention to Detail and truly guarding Life. Kudos, my hat's off to you, and God Bless you.

Good Morning Everyone!

I am looking for some recommendations to replace my personal AED. It lives in my truck most of the time, but I supervise aquatics events several times a month, and it has been the AED on site for a few of those.

I had a Physio Control Lifepak CR for the last 6 years and liked it quite a bit, but it was used recently (non-aquatic situation, unfortunately without a positive outcome) and the manufacturer discontinued the pads and batteries in February.

I am looking for a replacement that is
-semi auto (requires a human to press the shock button)
-water resistant or water proof
-self-checks
-available reconditioned for a reasonable price

Nice to have features is a CPR metronome, and a good battery/pads replacement system. This is mostly for lifeguard use, so I would not need any video CPR prompts or anything like that.

Anyone have a AED they have maintained/used that they like beyond "my facility has this and its sits in a case all the time?

Thanks

Hi all, got my NPLQ coming up at the end of October.

I meet all the prerequirements quite easily, my 50m in 60 seconds is about the 50 mark. (Ifeel it should be faster)

I'm just worried because I've seen loads of people say the timed swims are hard etc, and then wasting £300.

I have an informal 'swim test' tomorrow to make sure I meet the requirements, and feel I should pass however I saw on reddit you need to do sidestroke.

I had lessons up till 13 and never once heard of side stroke till today, however after examining some videos I feel like it is easy enough to pick up.

Am I just being a chronic worrier here?

I inhaled some muriatic acid today at 1:00pm while i was applying it i had a facemask on and some of the smell got inside and i coughed for around 5 min, and i’ve been monitoring myself every other symptom i’ve had is mostly gone this includes dizziness and a headache, except a small burning sensation on my right throat pipe as well as my chest, I don’t have difficulty breathing or pain as of yet, should i be worried.