Lifeguard training teaches rescue tactics, CPR, first aid

Photos by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson
Photos by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson Andrew Broadwater, 86th Force Support Squadron recreational specialist (left middle ground), instructs participants during a lifeguard course Aug. 11 on Ramstein. The weeklong course included classroom and hands-on training in drowning victim rescue, CPR and first aid.
Andrew Broadwater, 86th Force Support Squadron recreational specialist (left middle ground), instructs participants during a lifeguard course Aug. 11 on Ramstein. The weeklong course included classroom and hands-on training in drowning victim rescue, CPR and first aid.
Spencer Clementz (left) rescues a simulated victim during a lifeguard course Aug. 13 on Ramstein. Participants in the course practiced active and passive drowning victim rescue as well as CPR and first aid.
Spencer Clementz (left) rescues a simulated victim during a lifeguard course Aug. 13 on Ramstein. Participants in the course practiced active and passive drowning victim rescue as well as CPR and first aid.
Luke Sobczak (center left) rescues a simulated victim during a lifeguard course Aug. 11 on Ramstein. Upon successful completion of the lifeguard course, participants receive an American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate.
Luke Sobczak (center left) rescues a simulated victim during a lifeguard course Aug. 11 on Ramstein. Upon successful completion of the lifeguard course, participants receive an American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate.
A participant practices CPR techniques during a lifeguard training course Aug. 12 on Ramstein. The course also included instruction on first aid, drowning victim rescue and automated external defibrillator training.
A participant practices CPR techniques during a lifeguard training course Aug. 12 on Ramstein. The course also included instruction on first aid, drowning victim rescue and automated external defibrillator training.