Working to prevent drowning and water-related injury

In Real Life

Cormier Sisters Rescue Award

Mike Cormier and his two daughters, 13-year-old Veronica and 9-year-old Celeste, took time out from the heat one summer afternoon to swim in the family's in-ground pool. Dad, however, is not a strong swimmer. Read Veronica and Celeste's rescue story.

 
 
 
 
 

Ontario Report 2011

Ontario Report 2012 Cover

Read the 2011 Ontario Report.

 
 
 
 
 

Lifeliner - Winter 2012

Lifeliner Winter 2012 Cover

Check out our redesigned Lifeliner newsletter. In this edition: Getting fit for the new NLS, the Ontario Drowning Review and revisions to AST.

 
 
 
 
 

Push Hard, Push Fast!

Push Hard, Push Fast 2011

Summary of CPR steps for adults, children and infants with the 2010 CPR guidelines.

 
 
 
 
 

Lifesaving Society Facebook and Twitter

It's finally here! We have launched our official Facebook and Twitter pages! Follow and Like us to get important information, watch training videos and interact with lifeguards across the province. The Lifesaving Society wants to connect with you, our members, to personalize the membership experience. We invite your feedback and suggestions and encourage you to share the information and events we post.

 
 
 
 
 

Revised Literature

The Lifesaving Society has updated its literature with the most recent resuscitation and first aid changes. Update your award guides by downloading the new Swim Patrol, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion or Bronze Cross pages.

 
 
 
 
 

Are You Ready? DVD and Workbook

Are You Ready? DVD and Workbook

Now available! Major incidents can happen anytime and anywhere. When prevention fails, supervisors and their teams need to be prepared to deal with the aftermath. The Are You Ready? DVD and workbook package is a must-have resource for Aquatic Managers and Facility Operators. Watch the video trailer on YouTube. Download the order form.

 
 
 
 
 

National Drowning Report

National Drowning Report 2011An in-depth look at who's drowning in Canada and why. Read more in the Drowning Reports section.

 
 
 
 
 

New bronze medals instructor CDs

Bronze Med CD label

New and veteran instructors will benefit from the Society's Bronze Medallion/EFA and Bronze Cross/SFA Instructor Resource CDs. Learn more.

 
 
 
 
 

New Lifesaving Sport Fundamentals Award Guide

Sport Fundamentals Award Guide Cover

The newest addition to the lifesaving sport family has arrived. The Lifesaving Sport Fundamentals Award Guide outlines item descriptions, purpose statements and performance requirements for each of the five levels in the Lifesaving Sport Fundamentals Program.

 
 
 
 
 

Revised NLS coming

Heads up! The revised NLS program is coming in 2012. New and revised test items are based on the core competencies of an NLS lifeguard: judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Test items have been designed to challenge and enhance these competencies in each lifeguard. Affiliates may begin using the revised NLS program as of June 1. Watch this space for details as they become available.

 
 
 
 
 

Updated First Aid Manuals available

The Canadian First Aid Manual and the Canadian CPR-HCP Manual - both updated with the new 2010 CPR guidelines - are now available for purchase.