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RNLI lifeguard equipment:
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VHF radio
Ideal for the harsh beach environment, these handheld VHF radios are
fully waterproof to a depth of 1m and can withstand a 1m drop onto a
hard surface. |
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Binoculars
Tough and durable, these binoculars are designed with the beach
environment in mind, allowing the lifeguard a closer look at a
situation far away. |
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Personal first aid kit
These first aid kits are lightweight and can be carried by a
lifeguard when on a general patrol, enabling them to respond
immediately to many types of first aid incidents. |
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Rescue tube
The traditional lifeguard's friend.
Can be strapped around an unconscious patient - aiding flotation and
allowing deep water resuscitation to be performed. A lifeguard must
be a strong swimmer to tow a patient in with a rescue tube. |
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Defibrilator
A defibrilator is used to administer
an electric shock through the chest to the heart, to restore normal
heart rhythm in cardiac arrest victims. When a person suffers a
sudden arrest, their chance of survival decreases significantly for
each minute that passes without defibrillation. |
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Windbreak
Often used to set up a beach patrol
area or to mark out a storage area for rescue equipment on the
beach. A great tool to increase profile. |
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Rescue board |
Rescue water craft |
