RESPONDING GUARD

1. Signal rescue to others by calling out: 
   • I NEED HELP NOW! 
   • Be clear and loud
   • Blow whistle (3 whistle blasts) 
2. Make rescue
3. Extract victim from water
4. Get SealRite mask or Call out for someone to bring mask to you
5. Give 2 initial rescue breaths (give 2 initial breaths in the water if there is a delay in getting victim out)
6. Check for responsiveness and normal breathing
7. Signal for backup and EMS activation if needed
8. Perform CPR and utilize AED if applicable until EMS arrives
9. Ensure proper handoff to EMS personnel 
10. Clean up site and clean/ replace equipment
11. Prepare incident reports
12. Debrief

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

1. Contact family if has not been done already
2. Follow Medical Emergency Follow Up

SEE NEXT PAGE IF ADDITIONAL STAFF AVAILABLE

ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED STAFF IF AVAILABLE

1. Cover zones and clear swimmers from the water
2. Assist responding guard in getting victim to surface/exit if necessary
3. Get backboard if necessary and be ready to help extricate patron
4. Remove patron from the water
5. Ensure emergency bag and AED has been brought to scene
6. Ready BVM 
7. Perform CPR and utilize AED if applicable until EMS arrives
8. Ensure proper handoff to EMS personnel
9. Clean up site and clean/ replace equipment.
10. Prepare incident reports
11. Debrief

ADDITIONAL STAFF 

1. Ensure the safety of the other swimmers.
2. Safely evacuate the pool and pool deck of swimmers and clients
3. Ensure that EMS has been called
4. Meet EMS personnel and direct towards scene
5. Listen for directions from the responding guard or Deck Supervisor on how to be of assistance; for example: getting any needed emergency equipment, crowd control, assisting in the care of the patron
6. Control Crowds and Ensure Safety for bystanders
7. Identify patron and notify director/family if necessary
8. Comfort and assist family members/ students if present
9. Obtain witness statements
10.  Prepare incident reports
11.  Conduct post-incident debriefing