The United States Lifesaving Association Manual of Open Water Lifesaving [Paperback]

United States Lifesaving Association (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0835949192 | ISBN-13: 978-0536730404 | Publication Date: March 27, 1995 | Edition: 1

The only comprehensive manual for the training and reference of lifeguards at both surf and inland beaches, this manual is designed to be used in basic training of open water (beach) lifeguards and in junior lifeguard programs. It is an essential reference for beach lifeguard supervisors and administrators. This text is consistent with the requirements of the USLA Lifeguard Agency Certification Program. Over 300 pages in length, the manual contains over 100 photographs and 25 technical drawings.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (March 27, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0835949192
• ISBN-13: 978-0536730404
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,387,359 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The United States Lifesaving Association Manual of Open Wate, December 8, 1999

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Eric Bauer (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The United States Lifesaving Association Manual of Open Water Lifesaving (Paperback)

The United States Manual of Open Water Lifesaving is a required text for training all of our seasonal ocean lifeguards. As an Operations Lieutenant for the City of Newport Beach the book has been an invaluable reference with general information, concepts and specific procedural techniques. There are photographs that depict various aspects of modern lifesaving and example report forms. A lifeguard agency or public safety agency that engages in open water rescue is remiss in not having this book for their students and as a reference. Renowned lifeguard experts from around the United States contributed to this excellent book. The book could also have significant impact internationally if a beach had to start a lifguard agency where one does not exist today. If one wants to become a lifeguard, this is a must have text. I am glad that this book exists and am hoping for a new edition that will be even better. Buy it today, you can't go wrong.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars USLA Manual Used in Hawaii, November 29, 1999

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Ralph Goto (Hawaii) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The United States Lifesaving Association Manual of Open Water Lifesaving (Paperback)

The USLA Manual of Open Water Lifesaving edited by Chris Brewster is the basic textbook used in the training programs for the following agencies in the State of Hawaii: Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services Division, City and County of Honolulu, Aquatics Division, County of Maui, Water Safety Section, County of Kauai, and the Aquatics Division, County of Hawaii. These agencies are responsible for providing ocean lifeguard services for their respective counties (each Hawaiian Island is considered a county, with Maui County including Molokai and Lanai and Kauai County including the island of Niihau.) All of the mentioned agencies are certified by the USLA under the Agency Certification Program. The USLA Manual of Open Water Lifesaving is the only manual of its kind that addresses the ocean/open water environment and the skills and knowledge essential to become an open water lifeguard. The manual is the result of the collaboration of lifeguards from across the country and provides historical as well as up to date information on open water lifeguarding. Descriptions of environmental conditions that the beach lifeguard will encounter and methods of dealing with these conditions are included in the text, as well as excellent chapters on drowning, prevention, rescues and equipment, and emergency medical treatment. An appendix which includes sample forms used by lifeguard agencies is also a valuable resource for those who administer lifeguard services. The textbook is well written, clearly organized, and serves as the fundamental resource for our agencies in the Hawaiian Islands.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This manual used for all state parks in Maryland, November 28, 1999

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[e-mail] (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The United States Lifesaving Association Manual of Open Water Lifesaving (Paperback)

As the waterfront management specialist for the State of Maryland, I highly recommend this book. A lot of thought has gone into the preparation and content. We use this as a guide for our lifeguard services and training in Maryland. I believe that this book has recently become available in spanish also.