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Backcountry Safety: Tips for Calling 911 from an Experienced Wilderness Trainer

As a wilderness trainer with years of experience, I’ve seen how preparation and knowledge can make all the difference in emergencies. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or new to outdoor adventures, knowing how to call for help in the backcountry is an essential skill. Here are some tips you need to know to ensure rescuers […]

Top 5 CPR Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When an emergency strikes, knowing how to perform CPR can make the difference between life and death. However, even with training, beginners often make common mistakes that can reduce the effectiveness of this life-saving procedure. Here are the top 5 CPR mistakes and actionable tips to avoid them: 1. Not Starting CPR Immediately The Mistake:Hesitating […]

Learn Wilderness First Aid: Your Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Safety and Preparedness

Exploring the great outdoors is thrilling, but it comes with challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a weekend camper, wilderness first aid is an essential skill that can make all the difference in emergencies. This guide will walk you through the importance of wilderness first aid training, what to expect, and how it can […]

Training Lifeguards how to Prioritize Prevention within Surveillance

This post was written by Pete DeQuincy Aquatics Manager, Fire Department/Lifeguard Services, East Bay Regional Park District and posted on aquaticpros.org. The crucial goal that aquatic agencies strive for within staff is attentiveness and vigilance coupled with critical thinking which is consistently applied to an ever-changing aquatic environment. Aquatic supervisors have long been concerned about […]

How to write a patient care report

Many emergency responders including Lifeguards, complete a patient care report on the incidents they respond to. Responders involved in the incident need to complete the appropriate report form as quickly as possible after providing care. Record only factual information of what was heard and seen and any action taken. Do not give personal opinions. Documentation […]

California New AED Laws Senate Bills 658 and 287

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart. The shock can stop an irregular rhythm and allow a normal rhythm to resume in a heart in sudden cardiac arrest. Sudden cardiac arrest is an abrupt loss of heart function. If it’s not […]

Hypoxic Blackout in Aquatic Activities is Deadly Serious

The practices of hyperventilation preceding underwater swimming and extended breath-holding in the water are dangerous and potentially deadly activities. These activities can put the body in a state of hypoxia—a condition in which the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply. It is our goal to educate those that we teach about the risks of […]

5 Lifeguard Interview Tips – Get the job you want!

A lifeguard job interview is just the beginning of one of the most fun, rewarding and profitable summer jobs that a young adult can have. From fun in the sun to learning lifesaving skills, lifeguarding proves to be a gratifying way to earn money during the warm summer months. But before you can take a seat […]

Halloween Candy and Choking-Related Incidents Among Children

It’s that time of year again! Danger is lurking for your little goblins. A study published July 20, 2013 in the journal Pediatrics looks at nonfatal food choking incidents among children 14 years or younger in the U.S. An estimated 111,914 children ages 0 to 14 years were treated in US hospital emergency departments from […]

Who is Resusci Anne?

We’ve all seen her, and many of us have learned our lifesaving CPR skills on her. You might ask who was the inspiration for that pleasant, yet enigmatic face on the Laerdal Resusci Anne manikin? As originally reported by Kristine Rice of American Safety & Health Institute – It would seem that “Anne” came from […]