Guard Duties/Pool Rules
Spray, pinesol, scrub, spray, squeegee
What are the proper steps for treating a deep laceration in the skin?
Control the bleeding with pressure, clean the wound thoroughly with soap and water, apply antibiotic ointment, and cover it with a sterile bandage
How long does the EAP stay in action after it's activated?
Until the person revives/emergency medical personnel arrive
Name the kid pooped in the pool over five times last season
Nate Shaver
Name the reagents and how many drops of each are used to test pH and chlorine
pH-> 5 drops of R-04
Chlorine-> 5 drops of R-01, 5 drops of R-02
Where do you direct someone if they're trying to rent a pavilion?
The HFSC website-> Operations-> pavilion rentals
What is the correct cycle of chest compressions and rescue breaths when performing CPR on an adult?
30 compressions and 2 breaths until the victim revives or EMP arrive
When calling 911, what is the pool's address?
7820 Hayfield Road, Alexandria, VA
List the two most recent employees to drain/flood the pool
Calvin Tankersley, Hayden Page
List the responsibilities of the manager during the EAP (In water)
- Open gate closest to save
- Direct and overlook save
- Fill out incident report
How old does a child need to be in order to get in for free?
Under the age of 4
What is the correct BPM when giving CPR? (It's a range)
100-120 BPM
What are the responsibilities of each position during the EAP? (In water)
First Chair- First Responder
Second Chair- Clear pool, keep patrons back
Deckhand- Get backboard, secondary rescuer if needed
Snack Bar- Get go bag/AED, use BVM as 3rd rescuer if CPR is necessary
Front Desk- Call 911 (do NOT hang up), direct ambulance to gate closest to save
List every board member (bonus 100 pts if you can list their positions)
Lew Blocker: President Elke McLaren: VP
Steve Redhead: Treasurer Christy Esteve: Secretary
Tom Ryan: Operations Joe Belt: Membership
Adam Jorjorian: Maintenance
Stephanie Schoennauer: Swim/Dive Representitve
Barbara Archambo: Social Event Chair
How many gallons of water are in the baby and main pool? (within 100 gallons for baby and 2,000 gallons for main)
Baby-> 4,677 Gallons
Main-> 223,300 Gallons
Name five of the eight listed diving board rules
1. One person on the board at a time 2. No cartwheels, handstands, hanging off the board 3. One bounce off the board 4. Divers must swim directly to the nearest ladder 5. No swimming in the diving area when the boards are being used 6. The previous diver must clear the water before the next person goes 7. Adjustments to the diving board must be made at the discretion of staff 8. Managers may restrict certain dives based on safety concerns
In a heat-related emergency, what distinguishes heat exhaustion from heat stroke?
Heat stroke is a life threatening emergency that includes altered mental status and dry, hot skin, unlike heat exhaustion
How quickly does someone need to be pulled out of the water if they're having a seizure?
You don't pull them out. Leave the person in the water and support their head until the seizure has stopped
What is the name of the lifeguard who hid illegal fireworks in the pool attic in the late 2010's
Nick Genovese
List the three advanced chemical categories, their ideal ranges, and the chemicals used to balance them
Total Alkalinity (80-120ppm)-> Sodium Bicarbonate
Calcium Hardness (200-400ppm)-> Calcium Chloride
Cyanuric Acid (30-50ppm)-> Cyanuric Acid
How many trash cans/recycling bins does the pool have?
What is the main modification that must be made when performing CPR on a pregnant woman?
Laying flat while pregnant can compress the vena cava vein on the right side of the body, blocking blood flow to the heart and oxygen to the fetus. To ensure the victim is rolled towards their left, place a pillow or rolled up towel under their right side
During on land saves EAP, the manager has one extra duty. What is that job and who has it for in water saves?
The name of the custom track left in the pool's old boombox by a guard in the early 2014
Jack's Rap by Jack Ribble
Label all the valves in the pump room:
1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7-
Effluent, Main Drain, Return, Skimmer, Influent, Waste, N/A
1- Skimmer 2- Main Drain 3- N/A 4- Influent 5- Effluent 6- Waste 7- Return