Lifeguard Staffing and Safety around Long Island NY

While swimming in the ocean can be a lot of fun, it can also be dangerous. Knowledge of lifeguard safety procedures can help you stay protected and keep your loved ones safe from any water-related accidents. Commercial pool managers of Nassau and Suffolk County in Long Island NY can call W&L Pool Servicing for ocean and pool lifeguard staffing, lifeguard training, pool repairs and commercial pool management services.

Lifeguard Staffing on Long Island NY

Safety from riptides

One of the biggest risks while at the beach is from riptides. Riptides are fast and powerful ocean currents that can quickly reach the shoreline and drag away with them even expert swimmers. Most lifeguard rescues on the beaches happen for saving people from riptides.

If you get caught in a riptide, the first thing to do is to keep calm. It is easier said than done, but it is an important step to get safely out of the powerful currents. Try to swim parallel to the beach so that you can pull yourself away from the riptide. If you find it difficult to swim this way, attempt to float until the current weakens. Then try to swim back to the shore. Also, call for help by waving your arms to catch the attention of the lifeguards on the beach.

Lifeguard staffing from W&L Pool Servicing on Long Island NY

When you know lifeguard safety protocols, you can ensure more protection for you and your family while at the beach. We at W&L Pool Servicing, provide lifeguard training for personal safety and professional purposes. Lifeguard training can help you feel more confident and learn important skills. It also helps professionals to land jobs with beach or pool safety agencies or with rescue operation agencies. We provide first aid and CPR certification courses for all. We also handle lifeguard staff training, commercial pool management, repair and renovation services.

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