Rescue
BLITZ Multiple rescues with three or more victims
BUFFER ZONE Used for a rescue under a pier. A way to prevent swimmers
and surfers from being pushed into the pier by the current
CLIMBING THE LADDER Swimming straight up, a sign of a poor swimmer
CROSS-CHEST method Used when a victim is unconscious. Only used if
there is no neck or back injury
PORPOISING TECHNOQUE A rescue technique in which the lifeguard springs
off of the ocean bottom into a shallow dive, grabs sand and pulls himself forward to his feet.
SADDLEBACK CARRY Used when a victim is unconscious
SKY GENIE A divice used for a cliff rescue. it helps the lifeguard
to control the speed of his descent
TOWING A VICTIM Using a can to perform a rescue
Technical
CLOSING DAY Labor Day
CODE 1 Respond
CODE 2 Resond Quickly
CODE 3 Respond, red lights and siren
CODE 4 Cancel
COUNTY SHOWER An on-duty shower
MAYDAY Used to signal a boat in distress
OPENING DAY Memorial Day
TEN-fOUR The message has been recieved and understood
TITLE 17 The Los Angeles County Beach Ordinance (main ordinance)
