0_Apprentice
I have always wanted to work as a lifeguard but i do not know how to swim
1_Wizard
That's too bad.  You would have to know how to swim, and be trained in first aid and CPR
0_Apprentice
i am cpr trained but U.S. lifeguards rescue more than an estimated 100,000 persons from drowning annually, so i feel like i could be saving lives
1_Wizard
You would have to be strong in the water and on land, since they are responsible for the beach and the ocean
0_Apprentice
yes, my fear is one day i won't be able to save my kids as among children ages 1 to 4 years, most drowning occurs in residential swimming pools.
1_Wizard
It is very important that young children learn to swim
0_Apprentice
according to the CDC drowning is a leading cause of unintentional injury death among all ages so its very important
1_Wizard
It is important.  Children traditionally are not able to swim independantly until the age of 4