California AB1639 aims to enhance drowning prevention and lifeguard workforce management.
California AB1639, the California Drowning Prevention and Rescue Act, mandates the Emergency Medical Services Authority to submit biennial reports on California's lifeguard workforce, focusing on training, certification, and employment settings. It also requires public safety agencies providing 911 services to offer prearrival medical instructions, including CPR and AED guidance. Additionally, the bill seeks to elevate the lifeguard workforce's professionalism and value, aiming to improve water safety and drowning prevention in the state.
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