Preparing to protect, beach and pool lifeguards train for the season

Beckett Shaaf and Genevieve Smith practice rescuing a passive drowning victim during lifeguard training for beach and pool lifeguards on June 17, 2023, at the Turner Community Center. HG BIGGS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Chris Oliva and Brett Svenson pull Beckett Schaaf from the pool as other lifeguards watch during lifeguard training for beach and pool lifeguards practicing rescue drills, backboard extractions, and CPR with passive victims on June 17, 2023, at the Turner Community Center. HG BIGGS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Shanti Calanni practices checking a passive drowning victim for a pulse during lifeguard training for beach and pool lifeguards on June 17, 2023, at the Turner Community Center. HG BIGGS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Brian Kayes pulls Chris Oliva from the pool during lifeguard training for beach and pool lifeguards practicing rescue drills, backboard extractions, and CPR with passive victims on June 17, 2023, at the Turner Community Center. HG BIGGS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Assistant Aquatic Director of the Jamestown YMCA Maria P. Roehmhoblt instructs Chautauqua Institution lifeguards during lifeguard training for beach and pool lifeguards practicing rescue drills, backboard extractions, and CPR with passive victims on June 17, 2023, at the Turner Community Center. HG BIGGS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Assistant Aquatic Director of the Jamestown YMCA Maria P. Roehmhoblt and other life guards watch as Matt Swanz practices performing CPR during lifeguard training for beach and pool lifeguards practicing rescue drills, backboard extractions, and CPR with passive victims on June 17, 2023, at the Turner Community Center. HG BIGGS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Beckett Shaaf and Genevieve Smith practice rescuing a passive drowning victim during lifeguard training for beach and pool lifeguards on June 17, 2023, at the Turner Community Center. HG BIGGS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Chris Oliva and Brett Svenson pull Megan Snider from the pool under the watchful eye of Assistant Aquatic Director of the Jamestown YMCA Maria P. Roehmhoblt during lifeguard training for beach and pool lifeguards to practice rescue drills, backboard extractions, and CPR with passive victims on June 17, 2023, at the Turner Community Center. HG BIGGS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Shanti Calanni pulls on gloves during lifeguard training for beach and pool lifeguards practicing rescue drills, backboard extractions, and CPR with passive victims on June 17, 2023, at the Turner Community Center. HG BIGGS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER