Surveillance Zones and Rotation Check in

This drill is done to verify that objects at the bottom and surface in all areas of the zone can be clearly seen from the lifeguard station

(a)  

Lifeguard station response time testing is done to determine whether the size and shape of the zone enables lifeguards to reach a person in the farthest or deepest part of the zone and remove the person from the water and begin ventilations within (a)   minutes

Why is it critical to verify what can and cannot be seen in all areas of the zone? Which is NOT the answer.

• to recognize that a person is drowning or needs help

• to see patron's head position, body position and movement through the water

• To evaluate the behavior and appearance of each patron

• To see if lifeguard equipment is put in it's correct space

What is a variable that affects what a lifeguard is able to see while scanning their zone?

• height of lifeguard station

• clear water

• how a lifeguard is feeling

• the size of the lifeguard tube

Saving a drowning victim, pulling him/her out of the water, and then giving ventilations within this time frame increases the survival rate.

• 30 seconds

• 3-4 minutes

• 1 1/2 to 2 minutes

• 5 minutes

What type of coverage is this.

• Total Coverage

• Multi zone coverage

• Emergency Backup Coverage

• Two step Coverage

What type of coverage is this?

• Total Coverage

• Multi zone coverage

• Emergency Back up coverage

• Two Step Coverage

Correct scanning includes keeping an eye of patrons of the pool, actively searching, and checking the bottom, middle, and surface of the water.

• True

• False

The size and shape of a lifeguards zone should allow them to recognize and reach a victim in the farthest part of the zone within _________?

• 1 minute

• 3 minutes

• 10 Seconds

• 30 Seconds

How long are you typically at one Lifeguard station?

• 10 minutes

• 1 hour

• 30 minutes

• 20 minutes