For aquatic rescue, a near drowning casualty may be in the condition known as laryngospasm "a condition where the vocal cords goes into spasm to prevent water from entering the lungs". Therefore it is advisable to provide 2 successful rescue breaths before starting chest compression.
It depends what the requirements are for the place you want to lifeguard at. I am a lifeguard at the local YMCA during the summer. Im 5'8 and 200 pounds.
The age minimum to become a lifeguard for the American red cross is 15.There are different rules for different states so you have to check with you local county area i hope this helps if you have any question please don't hesitate to ask
-Jordan
And the answer is well in the U.K you see lifeguards with the nplq qualification at a swimming pool or leisure centre with water facilities and you also see beach lifeguards at the beach who protect bathers from injury and or death at the coast.
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Note: Some employers require employees to attend monthly in-service meetings to learn important updates and to refresh lifeguarding skills.
It depends. A beach lifeguard could make easily up to $200000 a year. A swimming pool lifeguard. Probably makes half of that
Lifeguard salaries depend based on experience and the employer.