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Junior Lifeguard Program returns to South Walton
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Every summer, the South Walton Fire District Junior Lifeguard Program makes its return to teach lifeguarding skills to young recruits.
For Summer 2025, the program will begin on Thursday with approximately 200 participants aged 9 to 16 years old.
According to a news release, SWFD Beach Safety staff will train four groups in skills such as open water swimming, CPR and first aid, conducting water rescues, rip current identification, drowning prevention, beach warning flag comprehension, and more.
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'Juniors fits the mold on why we matter for this community and shows how far we have come in creating longevity for ourselves in 20 seasons of operations,' SWFD Beach Safety Director David Vaughan said.
The program creates a pipeline for participating Juniors to become professional lifeguards once they turn 17.
Further information and photos will be released once the program is underway.
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