Thursday, January 4, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Local Lifeguards Complete Accreditation

Nine Burdekin locals attended a Pool Lifeguard course and update on Sunday, December 10 and Monday, December 11.

The course was facilitated by Royal Life Saving Society Queensland (RLSSQ) instructor Lee Smith.

“With great pleasure I was invited to conduct a lifeguard course at your pool in Ayr,” Lee said.

“RLSSQ cares about water safety and so do I.

“We had a wonderful two days discussing the pros and cons of oxygen therapy, spinal boards, CPR, and a multitude of water related scenarios.

“The outcome was very positive with seven newly qualified pool lifeguards and two reaccredited lifeguards.

“The water slides at Ayr pool were also a lot of fun … so I have been told.”

L-R John Furnell, Sophie Parker, Lee Smith (RLSSQ instructor), Luke Isatake, Judith Ferguson, Logan Flanagan, Ben Isatake, Isabella Moloney, and Sophia Moloney  

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