Phuket: Scores of everyday people are voluntarily undergoing lifeguard training in order to help Phuket’s strained contingent of lifeguards cope up with the growing number of tourists, expats and local residents who need to be saved from dangerous surf. The training, organized by the Phuket Provincial Administration Organization, began on August 5 Monday and will conclude August 9.
During the week-long workshop, participants will learn many basic skills in how to rescue drowning victims: emergency care, resuscitation and first-aid techniques. They will also learn a variety of surf rescue techniques: board rescue, tube rescue and rescue with no gear.
“Tomorrow, trainees will be divided into three teams for their final test, after which those who pass the course will be presented with a certificate confirming that they have successfully completed the lifeguard training course,” Mr Prathaiyuth said. |
