“C” Juni Liforeguard Requirements

The rank a Junior Lifeguard receives will be determined by the total amount of performance points earned throughout the summer.  Performance points will be distributed based upon a 10-point graded scale for each requirement.  There are a total of ten requirements.  A junior lifeguard will receive performance points based on his/her best performance in each particular event.

                                                                                                    
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Note:

• Note:

  • A total of 100 possible performance points may be earned. Due to weather/surf conditions, make up events are NOT guaranteed.

  • If a minimum of 30 points is earned, the rank of Junior Lifeguard is awarded.

  • If a minimum of 50 points is earned, the rank of Second Lieutenant is awarded. (Patch awarded next year, first week.)

  • If a minimum of 80 points is earned, the rank of First Lieutenant is awarded. (Patch awarded next year, first week.)

  • First week absences are omitted.  Absence make-up days are no longer permitted.   

  • If you are absent, do your best to excel in all events as you might not get a chance to make up points.

   

“C” Radio Code List

901 Y - Is Ambulance Needed?
901 K -  Ambulance Dispatched
901 N - Ambulance Needed
902 H  -  Enroute to Hospital
902 M - Medical Aid
904 - Fire
905 S - Stray Animal
905 D - Dead Animal
906 - Rescue
907 K - Paramedics Dispatched
907 N - Paramedics Needed
910 - Can Handle
911 G - Contact the Officer (guard)
914 H  -  Heart Attack
920 C - Missing Child
920 F - Found Child 
954 - Off the Air at Scene
970 - Illegal Surfing
10-1 - Receiving Poorly
10-2 - Receiving Well
10-4 - OK or Acknowledgment
10-5 - Relay Message
10-6 - Busy
10-7 - Out of Service
10-8 - In Service
10-9 - Repeat Message
10-10 - Out of Service, Subject to Call
10-17 - Pick Up Papers
10-18 - Expedite
10-19 - Return or Returning to Station
10-20 - What is your location?
10-21 - Call Your Station
10-36 - Time Check
10-49 - Proceed or Proceeding to _____
10-87 - Meet ____ at ______.
10-97 - Arrived at Scene
10-98 - Finished with Last Assignment

Code 1  Routine Call. Proceed at Normal Speed without Lights and Siren.

Code 2  Urgent Call. Proceed immediately with Lights Only.

Code 3  Emergency. Proceed immediately with Lights and Siren.

Code 4  No Further Assistance Needed

 

“C’s” First Aid and General Orders Review

I.Wounds

Types:

• Abrasion:        A scrape off the surface of the skin (falling on a rough surface)
• Puncture:       A deep, penetrating wound (a hole) * (likely caused by a nail)
• Avulsion:        A chunk of flesh or skin is removed *
• Incision:        A clean, straight cut (possibly caused by a knife)
• Laceration:      A jagged cut (likely caused by glass or the pier)

*A puncture is most likely to cause infection because it has very little bleeding.

Treatment: The steps to control bleeding

• PUT ON STERILE SURGICAL GLOVES.
• APPLY DIRECT PRESSURE WITH A STERILE DRESSING AND BANDAGE.

-The two most commonly used pressure points are the:

• Brachial:      Located between the biceps and the humorous (upper arm) bone.
• Femoral:       Located in the upper, inner thigh and groin area.

In the case of an avulsion, wrap the body part in a sterile dressing, place it on ice in a baggie, and send it with the victim to the hospital.

II. Shock

Definition:  A depressed body condition due to a lack of circulation.  (Injury may or may not be involved.)

Signs:

• Weak, rapid pulse  (2 fingers at the pressure points, or at the carotid or radial pulse)
• Short, shallow breathing
• Dilated (big) pupils
• Cold, clammy skin
• Nausea, vomiting

Treatment:

• Lay victim down
• Raise victim’s legs 6 to 12 inches off the ground (unless victim has a head injury.)
• Maintain body temperature.  (Keep cool on hot days, provide blanket on cold days.)
• Communicate calmly and encourage the victim.
  

General Orders

I.  Signs of Rescues

• Victims with hair in face
• People swimming in jeans, shirts or other inappropriate clothing
• Extremely white or extremely obese people
• Small children playing near water or around inshore holes
• People jumping off body boards or other floating objects and trying to swim to shore
• People without fins on the outside break
• People showing poor swimming skills (Chicken scratching, dog paddling, not watching waves)

II.  Tower Zero  (“The Eye in the Sky”)

• There are lifeguards in Tower Zero from sunrise to sunset.
• There are two phones and radio channels:
• Channel One/Line One:  FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY
• Channel Two/Line Two:  For routine calls

III.  The Perimeter Defense System

Before making a rescue, a lifeguard in a tower calls Communications (at LGHQ). This lets them know that the lifeguard is going on a rescue.  Communictions then makes an announcement on the radio that lets the boat (5240-The Sentinel III), the lifeguard trucks (5210, 5211, 5220, 5221), and the two neighboring towers know.   The boat and the truck respond to the rescue, the tower guards on either side (“flankers”) stand up.  The tower guards watch three things: Their water area, the rescuing guard’s water, and the rescue. 
NOTE:  Other lifeguards will help when they see code two or code three signals.

IV.  General Information

• The two most important words in lifesaving are anticipation and communication.
• There are a total of 23 lifeguard towers on our beach, 10 odd numbered towers in Area One south of the pier, 12 towers in Area Two north of the pier, and one on the pier (tower zero).
• Rip Currents can be seen by looking for brown, choppy water.
• Rip currents, fast bodies of water moving out to sea, cause most of the rescues on our beach.
• HB City beach is bordered by Bolsa Chica to the north and HB State beach to the south.
• The fastest method of getting through the surf is called dolphining.

2011 “C” Surf Day

On Thursday, July 21st, the C groups are participating in a surf trip at Tower #26.

All parents should plan to drop their Junior Guards off in the parking lot north of Goldenwest Street at tower #26.  Junior Guards will report for their regular schedules on this day (8:30-12:00 or 1:00-4:30 p.m.).  Please enter the lot cautiously as children are present. Drive all the way to the end of the parking lot and pull over on the right side of lot to drop off and pick up. Also, please be on time to pick up your children. Discuss with them any changes in transportation. (You may wish to drop off your children a few minutes early due to severe traffic congestion.  Please do not block Pacific Coast Highway when entering the parking lot.

All guards should wear their uniform (including their beanie) and bring a towel, a snack, sunscreen and warm clothing. Junior Guards are encouraged to bring their wet suits, surfboards, bodyboards, and swim fins.  Snacks will be sold at a makeshift snackbar.  Beverages, chips and candy will be available for purchase.

Should you have any questions, please reply to Mr. Elser or Mr. Eich.
juniorguard@surfcity-hb.org 714-960-8860

2011 “C” Surf Day #2

2011 Annual Junior Guard Dance

Our annual Junior Guard dance is coming up! The dance will be held Friday, August 12th, 2011 at the city gym, 1600 Palm Avenue. The gym is located on the corner of 17th and Palm Avenue in Huntington Beach. The dance will start at 7:00 pm and end promptly at 10:00 pm. The C’s need to be picked up at approximately 9:15 pm; the B’s at 9:30 pm; and the A’s at 10:00 pm. The cost of admission is $5.00.  The $5.00 fee will also allow the junior guards to have a soft drink and entry into our raffle.

The annual dance is very popular among the junior guards.  The theme of the dance this year is “NERDS!”.  Junior guards should come dressed in their best nerd-gear, think Napoleon Dynamite and Urkel!  Remember to be creative when making your own costume.  This event is intended to be fun, and will be very entertaining to see what costumes the junior guards come up with.  Please note there will be a dress code that will be strictly enforced.  Junior Guards must be dressed in a minimum of shorts and shirts.  No scantily clad costumes or Speedos will be permitted.

Only junior guards have the privilege of attending this function.  Non-junior guards will not be admitted into the dance.  
Our staff would appreciate it if you would please arrive on time to pick up your Junior Guard.  If you wish to pick up your Junior Guard early, please make arrangements to meet your child at the door at your agreed time.  Instructor security guards will assist in locating your child, if necessary.  If you have any questions, contact me at 375-5079.

2011 Junior GuardGraduation Ceremony

*Last Day ThursdayAugust 18th, 2011

Modified schedule
Group Time
C's..........................................10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
B's ......................................... 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
A's and Safety Aides ................. 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Captains ................................ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

As the summer winds down, we are looking ahead towards our annual Junior Lifeguard Graduation Ceremony. The Graduation Ceremony will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Edison High School in Huntington Beach. The address is 21400 Magnolia Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. The Dinner and Silent Auction will begin at 3:30 PM. All Junior Guards are to be lined-up behind the stage at 5:30 PM. Graduation will begin promptly at 6:00 PM. Following the slideshow, we will have an Ice Cream & Cookie Social provided by the Junior Guard Program. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs for the limited grassy area. In addition, due to evening weather conditions a light jacket is recommended.

*Graduation Dinner: Presale tickets for taco plates will go on sale Thursday, August 4th. The
dinner will include 2 tacos (carne asada, carnitas or chicken), rice, beans, chips and a drink. Please tear/cut off the bottom of this flyer and send it in with your check of $7.00 per ticket. We will keep a master list (in lieu of tickets) which will be available the evening of graduation. Ticket sales will end Friday, August 12th.

*Raffle: Our raffle will have many exciting prizes again this year. Tickets can be purchased at the Pancake Breakfast and at Graduation. Tickets are 3 for $5, 12 for $10, or your Best Value, 30 for $20. Winners need not be present to win.

High quality prizes include, but not limited to the following:
* Hamboard Skateboard
* Waterfront Hilton- 1-Night Stay w/Brunch
* Nirve Bicycle
* Shorebreak- 1-Night Stay w/Breakfast
* Duke's Restaurant Gift Certificate
* Sandy's Beach Grill Gift Certificate
* Polly's Pies- 1-Pie a Month for 1-Year

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Please print out form and return to HBJG office.

Taco Dinner Tickets

Junior Guard Name:___________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________

No. of Tickets:______________________       X          $7.00 =___________________________

Total Amount Paid: ________________

Form of payment:    
Circle one:                  Cash                            Check

2011 Junior Guard Slideshow DVD

Our annual slideshow presentation will be available on DVD for purchase for $12.00 each.  Please let us know if you are interested in purchasing a copy of the slideshow by August 17, 2011.

Please tear/cut off the bottom of this flyer and send it in with your check of $12.00 made out to:  Friends of H.B. City JG’s.  We will keep a master list of orders which will be available for pick-up the evening of graduation August 18, 2011.

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Please print out form and return to HBJG office.

2011 Junior Guard DVD Slideshow Presentation

Junior Guard Name:___________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________

No. of DVD’s:____________________X         $12.00 ______________________

Total Amount Paid: ________________

Form of payment:    
Circle one:                  Cash                            Check

Please make checks payable to:     Friends of H.B. City JG’s