All DEM lifeguards must demonstrate competency and professionalism in rescue, first aid and CPR knowledge and skills. For your safety, goggles are not permitted during rescue skills. We strongly encourage you to practice for the timed distance swim before you take the test.
Experience indicates that many applicants overestimate their swimming ability in the early season.
We also strongly encourage you to review your lifeguarding, first aid and CPR textbooks in preparation for the written examination. All retests will be given on separate date from the original exam. If you do not successfully complete the retest, you will not be eligible for hire until the following season.