The Lifeguarding Ashes - Helen Meckiffe & Gary Johnson
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English - January 13, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBLeisure Sports Swimming lifeguards swimming pools water safety leisure centres pool rescue lifeguard training leisure management Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Poolview's Robin McGloughlin in conversation with Helen Meckiffe - Head of Training for Right Directions and Australian Lifeguarding expert Gary Johnson.
In this lively exchange we discuss and compare the differences between Lifeguarding protocols in the UK and Australia.
What works and what doesn't, Lifeguard ratios, LZVT's, Layers of protection, mobile positions, Rescue Boards and Architects to name but a few.
Gary's personal relationship with the Bondi Rescue team thrilled Helen
Technology was highlighted as we talk about the future.
All this and more before rounding up with a sprinkling of Helens magic fairy dust!