ACT team members are lifeguards that are not just the best swimmers, but they are also equipped with the skills on certain emergency issues that include CPR, First Aid, Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support. Once a swimmer is injured, fatigue or cramping, an ACT lifeguard will provide safety measures to reduce the risk of death. They commonly provide emergency response (First Responders) and provide stability at the paramedics level till hospital transports arrives

When it comes to open water venues wherein swimmers splash into rivers, lakes, rock quarries and beaches for their recreation, lifeguards can direct and control evacuations for everybody’s safety. If a shark, dehydration, hypothermia, rip current or any other sort of water dangers is seen in a open water area, it is essential for lifeguards to perform necessary evacuation and act right away to ensure peoples safety. In addition, rash weather conditions can also induce beach evacuation. ACT Team can also assist boating needs to aid stranded individuals by helping guide them back to the shore again.