Responding to Emergencies

Question 1

Management responsibilities with emergencies

Answer 1

1. Creating and maintaining EAPs
2. Conducting regular practice drills

Question 2

Lifeguard responsibilities with responding to emergencies

Answer 2

1. Knowing your role and implementing the EAP
2. Studying the facilities EAP
3. Participating in simulation drills

Question 3

Role of rescuing lifeguard

Answer 3

• activate EAP
• rescue
• provide care as needed
• report, advise & release
• address contributing factors
• return to duty

Question 4

Role of assisting lifeguard

Answer 4

• emergency back-up coverage or clear zone
• return to duty

Question 5

Role of another assisting lifeguard

Answer 5

• bring equipment
• assist rescuing lifeguard as needed
• clean and return equipment and restock supplies
• return to duty

Question 6

Role of front desk assistant

Answer 6

• summon EMS
• meet EMS and bring to scene

Question 7

Debriefing session

Answer 7

Identify opportunities for improvement

Question 8

Core principles in an emergency

Answer 8

1. Ensure the safety of the person, yourself and others in the area
2. Use a rescue technique that is appropriate and effective
3. Perform an appropriate assessment and always treat life-threatening conditions first
4. Handle the rescue with a sense of urgency