The Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service, or NSLS, has been guarding Nova Scotia's beaches since 1972. The Service employes 60-70 lifeguards every summer. The season runs from late June until the end of August. The NSLS was also key in the development of the Nova Scotia Surf League, Canada's first surf lifesaving competition series. Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (One defends and the other conquers) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Lieutenant Governor Myra A. Freeman Premier John Hamm (PC) Area {{{TotalArea}}} km² (12th)  - Land 53,338 km²  - Water 1,946 km² (3. ... 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ... A lifeguard in the most general sense of the word is an emergency service worker, who is a qualified strong swimmer, trained and certified in water rescue, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); who is responsible for overseeing the safety of users of a recreational water feature, such as a...

The service was started as it became apparent that there were a high number of drownings occuring in the waters off of Nova Scotia. The Service was organized by Region, so that each Region is required to recruite and hire lifeguards for the beaches that will offer this service. Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (One defends and the other conquers) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Lieutenant Governor Myra A. Freeman Premier John Hamm (PC) Area {{{TotalArea}}} km² (12th)  - Land 53,338 km²  - Water 1,946 km² (3. ... For the British Army regiment see the Life Guards A lifeguard in the most general sense of the word is an emergency service worker, who is a qualified strong swimmer, trained and certified in water rescue and first aid, who is responsible for overseeing the safety of users of a...

There are a large number of guarded beaches in Nova Scotia. A complete list of supervised beaches can be found on the Lifeguard Service Page. In the Halifax area there are only about three to five supervised beaches. Usually supervised beaches are chosen based on how busy the beach is, but the severity of the waves and currents can also be factors. Popular supervised beaches around Halifax include Queensland,Rainbow Haven, Lawrencetown, and Dollar Lake. Halifax is a town in the county of West Yorkshire, northern England, with a population of about 90,000. ... The WAVES were a World War II era division of the U.S. Navy that consisted entirely of women. ... The word current usually implies a flow or movement. ... Halifax is a town in the county of West Yorkshire, northern England, with a population of about 90,000. ...

Lifeguards chosen in Nova Scotia must complete a rigorous interview process. All lifeguards must be certified as a National Lifeguard and have Standard First Aid course as well as Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) level C. The applicant must then complete a timed 500 metre swim, a timed 3.2 km run, and a timed 50 metre swim with a manikin. There has also been a written test taken by applicants. Once a lifeguard is hired he/she must complete a multiple week training session. This rigorous program has proven successful with no drownings having occured during supervised hours since 1973. For the British Army regiment see the Life Guards A lifeguard in the most general sense of the word is an emergency service worker, who is a qualified strong swimmer, trained and certified in water rescue and first aid, who is responsible for overseeing the safety of users of a... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (One defends and the other conquers) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Lieutenant Governor Myra A. Freeman Premier John Hamm (PC) Area {{{TotalArea}}} km² (12th)  - Land 53,338 km²  - Water 1,946 km² (3. ... For the British Army regiment see the Life Guards A lifeguard in the most general sense of the word is an emergency service worker, who is a qualified strong swimmer, trained and certified in water rescue and first aid, who is responsible for overseeing the safety of users of a... First aid is a series of simple, life-saving medical techniques that a non-doctor or layman can be trained to perform. ... A lifeguard in the most general sense of the word is an emergency service worker, who is a qualified strong swimmer, trained and certified in water rescue, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); who is responsible for overseeing the safety of users of a recreational water feature, such as a...

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