National Lifeguards are highly skilled and trained individuals. To become a lifeguard you must be 15 years of age and have Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid certifications. See the chart below for the progression.
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Predictably, drownings skew to the warmer months. 60% of drownings occur in May, June, July and August. But recent data (2006-2010) shows the biggest increase actually occurred during the November to April period (+23%), when cold water is a major risk factor.
