American Red Cross lifeguarding : textbook

Includes index

History and philosophy of lifeguard training -- Requirements for, and responsibilities of, a lifeguard -- Selection and training -- Records and reports -- Preventive lifeguarding -- Equipment -- Emergencies -- Rescue fundamentals -- Rescues -- Mask, fins, and snorkel skills -- Search and recovery operations -- Spinal injury management -- Special situations -- Weather and environmental conditions -- Health, sanitation, and operational safety -- Waterfront areas -- Water parks -- Chains of command -- Sample job description -- Sample incident and injury reports -- Related aquatic agencies -- Rescue breathing for an adult, child -- Instructions for emergency phone calls