Whether a school teacher, a youth leader or community activist, you can join our drowning prevention mission and become an ambassador for water safety. Our online course and resources can help increase your confidence to teach others how they can be safer in, on and around water - all without a pool. In combination, Red Cross resources cover fundamentals of water safety, provides engaging lesson plans for children and older youth, and offers ideas on how to implement water safety education in your community. Looking to take a class? Find swim lessons and aquatics certification classes in your area. Looking to teach water safety to children? Learn more about our Longfellow's WHALE Tales water safety for children program.
Reid Heiser, Life Saver
One week after 17-year-old Reid completed his Red Cross CPR training, he needed to use it. In November 2011, Reid saved the life of Jim Hammer after he collapsed at the recreation center where Reid worked. Now friends, they share their story. Red Cross training matters
For more than a century, we've prepared people to respond to emergencies of all sizes - from the everyday to the large disaster. Join the millions we train every year and learn the skills that can save a life. "Without my friend's training, I would not be here"
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