Ring buoys are one of the most frequently used safety equipment by lifeguards, for deep-sea rescues. Lifebuoys are shaped like a donut and can be placed around the victim’s waist or under the armpits to help them float. They are usually made of HDPE shells filled with dense foam and coloured bright orange to be easily visible at a distance.
Lifeguards need to ensure that they throw the ring buoy properly towards the victim so that they do not hit the person accidentally.
A reaching pole often comes with a float ball and body hook, all of which are together used to pull a drowning person to the shore. There are numerous clamps that can be successively opened to increase the length of the pole. Once the pole reaches the person in distress, they can grab onto the pole and the lifeguard pulls them back to the deck of the pool.
