Ocean lifeguard vs ocean rescue lieutenant

Differences between ocean lifeguard and ocean rescue lieutenant duties and responsibilities

Ocean lifeguard example responsibilities.

• Educate children in small groups about beach awareness, marine life, first aid and CPR.
• Provide first aid treatment and CPR to patrons and maintain the beach while answering all patrons questions
• Patrol or monitor recreational areas such as and swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
• Provide first responder medical emergency aid.
• Receive extensive first responder and advance water-rescue training.
• Coordinate and participate in patrol events and lifeguard competition.
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Ocean rescue lieutenant example responsibilities.

• Manage respiratory and cardiac emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Prepare all rental boats on the lake for daily rentals.
• Rescue swimmers and boats in distress and experiencing difficulty, preventing aquatic accidents.
• Assist pilots in operating GPS navigational system via onboard computer.
• Examine injure persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate the countywide public access defibrillator program.