Hello!  What made you decide to become a lifeguard?
Lifeguards are rescuers who ensure the safety and rescue of swimmers
Sounds cool!  What type of education do you need to become a lifeguard?
National Lifeguard education is designed to develop an understanding of "lifeguarding" principles, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude
Okay.  How long does the process take?
It depends. Lifeguards are strong swimmers and trained in CPR/AED first aid, certified in water rescue using a variety of aids and equipment
So it sounds like someone who wants the job has to be highly motivated.
Lifeguards can be part of the emergency services system to incidents and in some communities, the lifeguard service also carries out mountain rescues, or may function as EMS.
Wow, I would never think of a lifeguard on a mountain!  Are there many EMS's that also do lifeguard work, as well?
Lifeguarding role.
Lifeguarding role Responsibilities.
A lifeguard is responsible for the safety of people in an area of water, and usually a defined area immediately surrounding or adjacent to it, such as a beach next to an ocean or lake. The priority is to ensure no harm comes to users of the area for which they are responsible. Lifeguards often take on this responsibility upon employment, although they can also be volunteers.
The conditions resulting in drowning are summarized by the 'drowning chain' in which each link can
National Lifeguard
"'National Lifeguard"’ is a lifeguarding certification program in Canada, offered by the Lifesaving Society. 
National Lifeguard certification builds on the fundamental skills, knowledge and values of the Lifesaving Society to develop the practical skills and knowledge required by lifeguards. National Lifeguard education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard.
The primary role of the National Lifeguard is the prevention of emergency situations and where this fails, the