What is the purpose of the rescue tube?

What is the purpose of the rescue tube?

Rescue tubes are usually red, yellow or orange so they can easily be seen when an emergency occurs. They are used to help lifeguards swim while they are bringing a rescued swimmer to the edge of the pool.

What are the things lifeguards use?

Types of Safety Equipment Lifeguards Need

• Rescue Tubes. This iconic piece of lifeguard safety equipment is essential for basic water rescues in pools, waterparks, lakes, ponds and other non-surf environments.
• Rescue Cans.
• Rescue Boards.
• Ring Buoys.
• Life Hook.
• Life Vests.
• Throw Bags.
• Backboards.

Do lifeguards save lives?

According to the International Lifesaving Federation reports, certified lifesavers and lifeguards rescue over 1,000,000 lives each year. It’s not an easy job when a thousand lives depend on you every day. Excellent swimming skills and physical endurance are some of the obvious skills one requires as a lifeguard.

How long is a lifeguard tube?

between 40 and 50 inches
Lifeguard rescue tubes are long, flexible buoys made of dense foam and covered in heavy-duty vinyl that lifeguards use to aid in water rescue. These tubes are typically between 40 and 50 inches in length and have a strap attached that lifeguards use to keep the tube on their person during a rescue.

How do you use a lifeguard can?

The Rescue Can is held above and in front of them in the water as they kick their legs to propel themselves forward. Once they reach the person in need of saving, the lifeguard instructs them to grab on tightly to the Rescue Can’s handles so that the lifeguard can pull them to safety.

What are the advantages of rescue tubes as a piece of rescue equipment?

The rescue tube can be wrapped around a patient to secure them. EAR, or Expired Air Resuscitation can be performed in deep water on an unconscious patient using the support of a rescue tube. A tube is strong enough to support two people.

Do lifeguards prevent drowning?

Most drownings are preventable through a variety of strategies, one of which is to provide lifeguards in public areas where people are known to swim and to encourage people to swim in those protected areas.

Why do lifeguards shake their head?

Head bobbing, or the official name, 10/20 scanning, represents the time a lifeguard has to scan their zone in the pool, and then if need be, respond and make a save. This standard is paramount to NRH2O lifeguards and helps us maintain the company-wide goal of ZERO drownings.

How much weight can a lifeguard tube hold?

This Cut-a-Way Rescue Tube is equal to 51 Lbs of Buoyancy.

What is a lifeguard tube made of?

vinyl
The rescue tube is usually made of vinyl, and is buoyant enough to support the full weight of a rescuer and several victims. The tube has a long leash that the lifeguard wears around the body to tow the tube along while swimming a long distance.

What are lifeguard rescue tubes made of?

The lifeguard tube measures 40″ long by 6″ wide by 4″ thick and is made of multiple layers of high viscosity vinyl, minimizing punctures and tears. The rounded edges also increase durability, and tapered ends reduce drag, making it easier to pull through the water. This lifeguard rescue tube features “GUARD” lettering on the front.

How long does it take for lifeguard tubes to ship?

Availability: Usually Ships within 24 hours. The lifeguard tube measures 40″ long by 6″ wide by 4″ thick and is made of multiple layers of high viscosity vinyl, minimizing punctures and tears. The rounded edges also increase durability, and tapered ends reduce drag, making it easier to pull through the water.

What is the warranty on a rescue tube?

The New Standard In Rescue Tubes!™ *Prorated 3 Year Limited Warranty. Warranty of the tube applies to manufacturers defects. Replacement Straps can be purchased for a nominal fee. Tube color may lighten over time depending on conditions and use and is not subject to warranty. This device is for lifesaving and water safety purposes.

What makes the life™ tube different?

The LIFE™ Tube also features a replaceable strap system that allows changing out the strap a breeze. Innovative molded LIFE GRIPS™ allow a rescuer to perform reach assist maneuvers from various positions using the rescue tube. State of the art proprietary foam will not absorb water and deteriorate like that of traditional rescue tubes.