New batch of lifeguards completes training

• Source: http://palawan-news.com/new-batch-lifeguards-completes-training/
• Tuesday, June 13, 2017

(Palawan News)

The Department of Health (DOH)–MIMAROPA (Oriental/Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan), in partnership with the Philippine Coast Guard–Palawan District, has completed the 9th batch of Water and Search and Rescue (WASAR) Training for water personnel attendants for Puerto Princesa.

Some 33 graduates completed the 5-day training course conducted between June 5-9, 2017, according to DOH-MIMAROPA Regional Director Eduardo Janairo.

“We are hoping to finish our target of 500 lifeguards within this year if whenever possible so that we can ensure that all significant marine areas in Palawan will have a trained lifeguard to safeguard the safety and well-being of people who will engaged in water activities in these beaches and resorts,” Janairo said.

There were 46 candidates during the start of the training but due to the rigorous exercises and drills of the WASAR course, 13 trainees opted to drop out of the course.

“It is important to have a clean bill of health if a candidate plans to join the training. That is why a physical examination is required to ensure that every trainee is fit to undergo the 5-day training,” Janairo said.

“Trainees must abstain and desist from their usual habit of smoking and excessive drinking of liquor because these will only slow their reflexes and reduce body coordination and weaken their lungs,” he added.

Janairo urged the trainees to continue maintaining a healthy lifestyle to fulfill their duties.