Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) and International Lifeguard Critical Incident Response Alliance (ILCIRA) Announce Strategic Alliance to Advance Lifeguard Mental Health and Critical Incident Support
The Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) and the International Lifeguard Critical Incident Response Alliance (ILCIRA) are proud to announce a new strategic alliance...
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Landmark International Study Launched to Understand the Prevalence and Impact of Critical Incidents Among Aquatic Personnel
In a pioneering global initiative, the International Lifeguard Critical Incident Response Alliance (ILCIRA) and the Center for the Advancement of Military and Emergency Services Research (AMES Research Center) at Kennesaw State University today announced the upcoming launch of the “Critical Incident Prevalence & Impact Study in Aquatics.”..
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Remembering the “Forgotten First Responder:” Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Aquatic Personnel
When visiting a community pool, a waterpark, or a sunny beach, we depend on aquatic personnel to provide a safe experience. Whether it is the lifeguard vigilantly scanning for danger, the supervisor maintaining a well-developed aquatic risk management program, or those in roles that support safe operations, such as slide dispatchers, first aiders...
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ILCIRA announces Non-Profit Status
The International Lifeguard Critical Incident Response Alliance (ILCIRA) announces United States 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status to enhance Crisis Intervention Services for lifeguards and aquatic management teams after Critical Incidents.
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