*** Lifesaving Resources, Inc. - A Profile (USA) *** Aquatics Safety & Water Rescue Services Lifesaving Resources, Inc., provides a variety of services to Fire, Rescue, Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, and other Public Safety agencies in the area of Aquatics Safety & Water Rescue. The company was established in 1984 by Gerald Dworkin in Houston, TX and the company moved to Northern Virginia in 1985. Dworkin has published numerous articles and several textbooks, and has consulted on numerous drowning and aquatic injury litigation cases. Dworkin has presented courses and seminars to Fire, Rescue, EMS, and Recreation organizations throughout the country and has appeared on CNN, as well as numerous radio and television news broadcasts. The services provided by Lifesaving Resources are threefold and fall within the areas of Training, Consulting, and Equipment Sales. Training Programs Lifesaving Resources has developed numerous training curriculums and conducts Aquatics Safety and Water Rescue Training programs for Fire, Rescue, Law Enforcement, and Lifeguard organizations. Level 3: Water Rescue Technician Course The Level 3 Water Rescue Technician Course is an 8-hour course designed to provide Public Safety and Rescue personnel with a foundation of water safety and rescue knowledge and skills. This comprehensive course includes a 3.5 hour classroom session, followed by a 4.5 hour practical session and includes training in; Shore-based Rescues, Personal Survival, Cold Water Rescue and Survival, Ice Rescue and Survival, Swiftwater Rescue and Survival, Management of Spinal Injuries, Advanced Water Rescue, Incident Command. Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Technician Course The Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Technician Course is a 24-hour course designed to provide Public Safety and Rescue personnel with an intensive program in Water Rescue and Survival with an emphasis on Swiftwater applications. This comprehensive course includes the Level 3 curriculum, plus an additional 3-hour classroom session, a 3-hour skill screening and pool session, and an additional 10-hours of practical Swiftwater skills training. Aquatic Emergencies Seminar The Aquatic Emergencies Seminar is a comprehensive educational program intended to supplement certificated Lifeguard Training, Pool Operator, and other professional recreation and aquatic programs and is designed for the Aquatics and Recreation professional, including Lifeguard Instructors and Supervisors, Aquatic Facility Managers, and Lifeguard Personnel. This 6-hour seminar includes information on; Physiology of Drowning, Risk Management and Accident Prevention, Legal Liability, Standard of Care, Facility Management, Lifeguard Operations, Prevention and Management of Spinal Injuries, Innovations in Safety & Rescue Equipment, Protection from Bloodborne Pathogens, Emergency Resuscitation and Oxygen Administration. Consulting Services Gerald Dworkin consults as an Expert Witness to attorneys engaged in drowning and aquatic-injury litigation cases. In addition, he has consulted in the production and development of numerous textbooks, instructional videotapes, and products for the Aquatics Safety, Water Rescue, and EMS industry. Equipment Sales Lifesaving Resources is a manufacturer and distributor of specialized equipment used for training and rescue operations including; Spinal Immobilization Systems & Rescue Buoys, Tubes and Throw Bags, Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), WetSuits and DrySuits, Oxygen Administration and Emergency Resuscitation Equipment, Flashlights and Emergency Lights, Bloodborne Pathogen Protection Equipment, EMS Equipment. For more information on Lifesaving Resources, you may contact them at: Lifesaving Resources, Inc. Gerald M. Dworkin, Consultant Aquatics Safety & Water Rescue 13746 Smoketown Rd. Woodbridge, VA 22192 Off: 800/221-3041 Fax: 800/237-3728 Internet Web Page: http://www.lifesaving.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------