rant · moment 19 of 21
Why Lifeguards Aren't Real First Responders
from Meghan and Harry, Classic Trump, & $40 Trillion In Debt | The Tim Dillon Show #509 · #509
4 min
Tim argues lifeguards shouldn't be classified alongside EMTs, police, and firefighters since swimming is voluntary, and that swimmers who go out too far should be allowed to be lost.
- Tim argues lifeguards should not be classified as first responders because swimming is a voluntary activity.
- Firemen, police, and EMTs take greater risks than lifeguards and deserve the first responder designation.
- Tim proposes closing beaches entirely and implementing a moratorium to let marine environments repair themselves.
- Lifeguards should operate on a 'swim at your own risk' basis where saving someone is optional, not mandatory.
- If swimmers venture too far out or into dangerous conditions like rip tides, lifeguards should not be required to attempt a rescue.
- People swimming at dawn or attempting long ocean laps without lifeguard presence cannot expect emergency intervention.