Active Drowning Emergency Action Plan.docx

Active Drowning Emergency Action Plan

Lifeguard is alerted by possible Emergency

3 whistle blasts to clear pool.

Fill out Incident Reports and turn in to Head Lifeguard

Staff debriefing and follow up counseling, if necessary

Make appropriate Water entry. Swim to victim keeping victim in sight at all times

As soon as possible ID checker notifies the Aquatics Director or the Outdoor Rec Director of the current situation

If determined as necessary, ID checker calls 911 and remains at front of building to direct Emergency team to rescue location

2nd Responder goes to main office to inform ID checker of Emergency situation and to retrieve the QUICK RESPONSE KIT. 2nd responder returns to location of emergency to aid 1st responder.

Take steps to minimize shock and to keep victim calm and still until Emergency services arrives reach under the arms and scoop the victim around the shoulders, hold victim tight to immobilize them and swim them to the side of the pool

Approach the victim from behind, keeping the rescue tube between you and the victim safely remove the vistim from the water, if they are unable to climb out under their own power, then use the back board to remove them from the pool