San Diego Fire-Rescue Department

MEDIA ADVISORY
(REVISED)
WHAT: One of the most anticipated highlights of the Junior Lifeguard Program is the Ocean Beach pier jump. This year, City Councilmembers Kevin Faulconer and Todd Gloria will take the leap with the Junior Guards. Wednesday, June 27, 2012 11:30 a.m. Junior Guards and Councilmember Faulconer 2:00 p.m. Junior Guards and Councilmember Gloria Please arrive a half hour early for media interviews Ocean Beach Pier 5091 Niagara Avenue Junior Lifeguards ages 7 to 17 Kevin L. Faulconer, Council President Pro Tem Todd Gloria, City Councilmember Rick Wurts, San Diego Lifeguard Chief The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department's Lifeguard Division operates the Junior Lifeguard Program for children and young adults who aspire to be lifeguards or just want to learn necessary swimming and water rescue skills. Students gain a wide variety of skills and knowledge including how to enjoy the beach safely, ocean and wave education, area familiarity, first aid and CPR, water rescue techniques, the importance of keeping physically fit, and other topics related to lifeguarding. Junior lifeguards jumping off the Ocean Beach Pier.

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CONTACT: Lt. Greg Buchanan, San Diego Lifeguards (619) 980-1579 or gbuchanan@sandiego.gov Lee Swanson, Public Information Officer, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. (619) 533-3780 or lswanson@sandiego.gov

NOTE: It is illegal to jump off the pier unless sanctioned by a uniformed lifeguard officer. It is extremely dangerous for untrained swimmers. Every authorized pier jump participant receives professional training from lifeguards beforehand