B.J. Fisher

Online/New Media by rochekellyJune 17, 2011June 18, 2011

Supervision key to drowning prevention

According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the best way to prevent drowning is supervision. The American Lifeguard Association has joined a water safety movement called Zero Drowning. Money is raised for local pools, lakes and beaches and 100% of it goes back to the participating facilities. Pledging means committing to zero distractions […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyJune 17, 2011June 17, 2011

Ottawa pools a no-text zone

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/06/17/ottawa-pools-a-no-text-zone A person can drown faster than you can type SOS and hit send. And that’s no laughing matter. Lifeguard Emma Walker has no problem texting “TTYL” and putting her phone away when she’s at work. “You make sure you have enough self control not to be playing with your phone or whatever,” […]