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Director says lifeguard drill showed quick response; staff emphasize training
Summary
A live emergency-action drill at the Tipton City pool prompted a full response and chest compressions on a mannequin in under 90 seconds, the director said, and staff highlighted continued training priorities.
The director described a staged emergency drill in which guards responded to a simulated passive drowning and 'activated the emergency action plan' as trained. The director said the response — clearing the pool and beginning compressions on a mannequin in less than 90 seconds — showed staff readiness and was run on lifeguard appreciation day.
Board members praised staff training and the director said the facility will continue emergency drills as part of standard practice. The director also noted survey results that lifeguards’ attentiveness rated highly in guest feedback, which the presenter tied to the training regimen.
