Lifeguard
Certification Testing Starts Next Week
The
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced that
beginning next week, it will administer surf and non-surf lifeguard
certification testing for the 2019 season.
Certification is required for
lifeguard positions at all Rhode Island beaches.
The
schedule of testing is as follows:
Monday,
July 30 – Friday, August 3 | 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 7 through Friday, August 10 | 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.
Any candidate under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a
parent or guardian. A $10.00 fee for the 2019 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, 2019. Lifeguards who
received a conditional 2018 surf or non-surf certification must take and pass a
2019 test.
In case of inclement weather, contact RI State Parks headquarters at
401-667-6200 for cancellation information.
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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