“C” Junior Lifeguard 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.

2010  “C”  Surf Day

On Thursday, July 15th, The C groups are participating in a surf trip in between towers #10 and #12.

All parents should plan to drop off and pick up their Junior Guard at Junior Lifeguard Headquarters at the regular scheduled times (8:30-12:00 or 1:00-4:30). Do not drop off at Tower 10 or 12, we will walk the guards to Tower 10.  Please keep in mind that the parking lot will be very busy and dropping off early will be beneficial.  Do not drop Junior Guards off in front of Lifeguard Headquarters or in the traffic circle as you enter the 1st St. 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, body boards, and swim fins.  Snacks including beverages, candy and chips will be sold throughout the day.

Should you have any questions feel free to contact Mr. Elser or Mr. Henry at (714) 374-1501 or juniorguard@surfcity-hb.org

“C” Catalina Day Trip 2010

On Tuesday, July 20th, the Huntington Beach Junior Lifeguard “C” group will be traveling to Avalon on Catalina Island.

All C’s need to report to Catalina Express Ferry terminal in Long Beach located at 320 Golden Shore, Long Beach, at 8:30 am.  The boat will depart promptly at 9:30am.  At the end of the day the Jr. Guards will report to the dock in Avalon at 5:30pm for a 6:30pm departure.  Travel times to and from Catalina are about one hour, so expect the Junior Guards to return to Long Beach at 7:30pm.

All Junior Guards should wear their uniform, tennis shoes and socks.  Bring a jacket, a large sack lunch or enough money to buy lunch and/or a quick dinner in Avalon. (There are fast food restaurants in Avalon.)  Junior Guards should also pack warm clothes for the boat ride home.  Please make sure personal items are all labeled with their name.

Additional money for rentals and games is recommended.  Paddle boats and kayaks can be rented for $15 per hour and glass bottom boat tours are $13.75.  We will provide a limited number of masks and snorkels at the diving cove.  If your Jr. Guard owns a mask and snorkel they should bring it.

Directions to the boat dock in Long Beach
From Huntington Beach, head North on PCH to 2nd Street (In-N-Out Burger is on the corner).  Turn left on 2nd Street and proceed 1.7 miles through Belmont and merge left on to Livingston Blvd. Livingston will turn into Ocean Blvd. and continue through downtown Long Beach towards San Pedro.  Proceed on Ocean Blvd. through downtown Long Beach.  As you pass Pine Street, you will be getting close to the Catalina Express Terminal.  Stay in the left lane as you pass Queensway.  Near the end of the downtown area you will make a left turn on Golden Shore.  As you proceed on Golden Shore, it will curve to the left.  You will see the signs for Catalina Express landing.  Do not park in the short term parking on the right; there is room for only about 4 cars.  You will see a parking structure on the left and Catalina Express will be on the right.  Make a left at the end of the structure and park in the structure.  You will need to pay a small fee for parking ($1 for 15 minutes).  Please walk your son/daughter to an instructor located at the entrance of the terminal to receive further directions.

If you have questions please e-mail (juniorguard@surfcity-hb.org) or call Mr. Elser or Mr. Henry at (714) 375-8860.

Annual Junior Guard Dance

Our annual Junior Guard dance is back on! The dance will be held Friday, August 6th, 2010 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 9:00 pm; the B’s at 9:30 pm; and the A’s at 10:00 pm. The cost of admission is $5.00. Profit from the dance will go to support the Junior Guard Program’s new storage facility. The $5.00 fee will also allow the junior guards to have shaved ice, a soft drink and entry into our raffle which contains items from Huntington Surf and Sport and other fun prizes.

The annual dance is very popular among the junior guards. We consider the dance a very important fund-raiser and one of the highlights of the program. 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 374-5079.