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Tests in Charlestown begin August 8

Lifeguard Certification Testing Begins Next Week
Image result for lifeguard testThe Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today that beginning next week, it will administer surf and non-surf lifeguard certification testing for the 2018 season. Certification is required for lifeguard positions at all Rhode Island beaches.

The schedule of testing is as follows:

Monday, July 31 – Friday, August 4 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Scarborough State Beach, Narragansett Surf tests for lifeguards working at all types of swimming facilities

Tuesday, August 8 through Friday, August 11 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Prosser Grove Picnic Area, Burlingame State Park, Charlestown Non-surf tests for lifeguards working at freshwater/bayside beaches


To qualify for testing, candidates must have completed courses in and hold valid cards in lifeguard training, first aid, and CPR; this includes training in infant, child, and adult techniques. Candidates must be at least 16 years of age and present a photo identification with verification of date of birth at the time of testing. Any candidate under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A $10.00 fee for the 2018 state certification card must be paid by cash or check prior to the card being issued.

Candidates who pass the test will be certified through September 30, 2018. Lifeguards who received a conditional 2017 surf or non-surf certification must take and pass a 2018 test. In case of inclement weather, contact DEM's Division of Parks and Recreation at 667-6200 or the facility administering the test for cancellation information: Burlingame State Park at 322-8910 and Scarborough at 789-2324.

For more information, visit www.dem.ri.gov. Follow DEM on Twitter (@RhodeIslandDEM) or Facebook at www.facebook.com/RhodeIslandDEM for timely updates.


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