The 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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