By M. Borkowski At approximately 1:45 PM, while training rescue techniques and patrolling on the waver-runners, Captains Garrett Thibodeau and Pat Scribner noticed a boater stranded near the new inlet. The boater waved to Waverunner-Rescue-Unit and both lifeguards responded immediately. It was clear that the boater was in distress and needed help. It was a […]
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Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can occur after you’ve been exposed to high temperatures, and it often is accompanied by dehydration. There are two types of heat exhaustion: Water depletion. Signs include excessive thirst, weakness, headache, and loss of consciousness. Salt depletion. Signs include nausea and vomiting, muscle cramps, and dizziness. Although heat exhaustion isn’t as serious as heat stroke, it […]
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Suffolk Parks Commissioner Philip A. Berdolt congratulated Bob Kolar, chief lifeguard, and his team at Smith Point for their outstanding performance during the long Fourth of July weekend. Patron Jessica Roethel wrote, “I observed today’s lifeguard team for about 6 hours, as I watched my kids play. The job that the guards do is absolutely […]
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Polaris rescue ATW in action assisting Suffolk County patrons in distress. We were able to utilize the Polaris rescue ATW that was ‘borrowed’ for the season from 106 Rescue Wing. The 106 RQW deploys worldwide to provide combat search and rescue coverage for U.S. and allied forces.
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Skin Cancer Prevention (PDQ®) What is prevention? Cancer prevention is action taken to lower the chance of getting cancer. By preventing cancer, the number of new cases of cancer in a group or population is lowered. Hopefully, this will lower the number of deaths caused by cancer. To prevent new cancers from starting, scientists look […]
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Written by M. Borkowski Edited by T.A.C. Exit the water…. “Hey Lifeguard; I worked all day and I just got here… Why do I have to get out of the water at 5:30 PM? What a dumb rule.” We hear this comment from many patrons towards the end of our shift, just about everyday. Many […]
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Stings from the Portuguese man o’ war may result in severe dermatitis, characterized by extremely painful, long, thin open wounds that resemble those caused by a whip,[16] but are not caused by any impact or cutting action, but rather irritating urticariogenic substances in the tentacles.[17][18] The Portuguese man o’ war is often confused with jellyfish, […]
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Understanding Tides Tide changes occur from east to west. Correlations between tides at two different points are neither exact nor consistent, but the map above will help you estimate the tide for your location. Keep in mind that storms or high winds may cause more extreme tides. In the table, the “feet” columns list how […]
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Must See Video posted January 13, 2015 by Anita Sthankiya This short video gets your attention is cute and effective. Learn How to Save a Choking Baby in 40 Seconds St John Ambulance has launched a new advertisement geared at teaching parents how to save a choking baby through animation. The Chokeables features […]
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Written by M. B. Edited by Toni Borkowski More than 40 people die a year from it. It is not the statistic for drowning, but from sand holes on the beach. How can sand be dangerous you ask? On Saturday, August 30, lifeguards were minutes away from closing the beach, when a patron ran over […]
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