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Interviews with HSBLA Members |
Jason Welke
Interview: 2006 |
Q: How long have you been an ocean lifeguard?
A: 4 Years.
Q: What is the most rescues you have had in a day?
A: 15
Q: What do you like about lifeguarding the most?
A: I get to be at the beach all day. Something about being outside and not having to wear shoes.
Q: Is it difficult to become a State Lifeguard?
A: At that point in time, lifeguard training was probably the hardest thing I've ever had to do.
Q: How do you feel after a rescue?
A: I feel great that I was able to send the person I rescued home that day to their family.
Q: How long do you plan on being a lifeguard?
A: No matter what else I end up doing for a career, I will always be a lifeguard. |
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Alex Messina
Interview: 2006 |
Q: How long have you been an ocean lifeguard?
A:5 Years.
Q: What is the most rescues you have had in a day?
A:41
Q: What do you like about lifeguarding the most?
A:When big south swells hit on holiday weekends and we make tons
of rescues. It's also nice to get paid to be at the beach everyday, best
office in the world.
Q: Is it difficult to become a State Lifeguard?
A:Training is intense. You have to really want to do it or
you won't make it.
Q: How do you feel after a rescue?
A: Stoked that I got out of my tower and did something. Its a
good adrenaline rush and very fulfilling when you pull someone in and they
can go home that night instead of drowning.
Q: How long do you plan on being a lifeguard?
A: Until I can't swim anymore.
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Leo Oorts
Interview: 2006 |
Q: How long have you been an ocean lifeguard?
A:5 Years.
Q: What is the most rescues you have had in a day?
A:14
Q: What do you like about lifeguarding the most?
A:Location: wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Coworkers: laid
back and professional. Job Duties: it's an honor. Uniform: trunks, shades,
sun block and sandals.
Q: Is it difficult to become a State Lifeguard?
A:Depends, if your an athlete and have some intelligence,
then it's not too hard. Otherwise, good luck.
Q: How do you feel after a rescue?
A: Tired... if it was a solid rescue, I feel good and earned my
money well. Something like a prevent, I feel good that we are trying to
keep the public safe but also become bored.
Q: How long do you plan on being a lifeguard?
A:Forever or until I get fired.
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