Lifeguarding covers emergencies in which water depths?

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Lifeguarding covers emergencies in which water depths?

Lifeguarding covers emergencies in both shallow and deeper water because incidents can happen anywhere in a pool. In shallow water (less than 7 feet), you can stand or kneel and often use reaching assists or quick throws to help without fully entering the water. In deeper water (7 feet or more), you rely on swimming and flotation equipment, like a rescue tube, and use longer, more coordinated rescue techniques to reach and bring the person to safety. Since emergencies aren’t limited to one depth, a lifeguard must be prepared to respond to drowning or medical emergencies throughout the entire pool area. An emergency out of the water isn’t the typical focus of lifeguarding.

Lifeguarding covers emergencies in both shallow and deeper water because incidents can happen anywhere in a pool. In shallow water (less than 7 feet), you can stand or kneel and often use reaching assists or quick throws to help without fully entering the water. In deeper water (7 feet or more), you rely on swimming and flotation equipment, like a rescue tube, and use longer, more coordinated rescue techniques to reach and bring the person to safety. Since emergencies aren’t limited to one depth, a lifeguard must be prepared to respond to drowning or medical emergencies throughout the entire pool area. An emergency out of the water isn’t the typical focus of lifeguarding.

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