What are examples of PPE a lifeguard needs?

Lifeguards need personal protective equipment (PPE) such as pocket face masks (also known as CPR face masks), rescue tubes, ring buoys, spine boards, and/or life jackets.

What does a lifeguard wear?

Lifeguards typically wear brightly colored swimsuits or uniforms so that they can be easily seen by swimmers. Hats, sunglasses, pairing board shorts, and rash guards are also common. Lifeguards need to wear proper clothing that allows them to move freely whether they're in or out of the water.

What equipment do lifeguards use?

Depending on the type of facility lifeguards are working at, the kind of equipment they use will vary. Typically, though, lifeguards will have some type of a buoyant device such as a life ring or buoy, a signaling device, and a first-aid kit. They may also carry other items such as whistles, flashlights, or radios.

What is the lifeguard float called?

Lifeguard floats may be called different things depending on the region. They're typically called either lifesaver, buoy, can, rescue tube, or life ring.