3-Fires is proud to present the Lifesaving Society's National Lifeguard Program
Join the ranks of difference makers and life savers today by registering for our Lifesaving program! 3-Fires is offering an 8-Day intensive certification program for those interested in gaining life changing skills and opening a multitude of career opportunities for life.
3-Fires Lifeguard F.A.Q.
HOW MUCH DO LIFEGUARDS GET PAID IN ​CANADA?
On average lifeguards in Canada get paid $18-22 per hour. ​However, because of the national lifeguard shortage there ​may be room for negotiation. Your exact pay will vary ​depending on your employer.
CAN I REGISTER IF I'M NON-INDIGENOUS?
Yes. 3-Fires promotes an inclusive environment and are happy to welcome all that feel they are a good candidate for the 3-Fires NL program.
Please note: Non-Indigenous Individuals or Organizations *HST is added to the final price.
WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE MY STANDARD ​FIRST AID/CPR-C?
If you don't have it right now, that's ok. As long as you are ​able to prove you've obtained it by the start of training.
WHAT IF I BRING MY OWN MEALS? CAN I ​GET A DISCOUNT?
No. Unfortunately, due to the high cost of the intensive 8 ​day lifeguard program we do not provide a discount on ​the fee. But you are more than welcomed to bring a ​cooler of your favorite foods to be stored in your tent.
IF I AM GETTING FUNDING FOR MY TRAINING DO YOU OFFER SUPPORT?
We are able to supply letters of support, a list of benefits and skills this program provides, prompt invoices and more to help you secure funding. We are a small business that requires payment upon attendance and cannot make exceptions.
WHAT DO I NEED TO PREPARE FOR THE ​LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAM?
All candidates will be prepared for their exam throughout ​the course but you may want to prepare yourself for the ​physical requirements of the course by training ​beforehand. You can view more of the testing ​requirements by visiting ​https://www.lifesavingsociety.com/
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ​STANDARD FIRST AID/CPR AND ​STANDARD FIRST AID/CPR-C?
This level of CPR training combines skills from both CPR ​Level A and Level B courses, thus allowing you to treat ​both adult and child/infant emergencies.
CAN I RE-CERTIFY AFTER MY NL HAS ​EXPIRED?
Yes, you can re-certify your National Lifeguard ​certification at any point even after it has expired.
AM I TOO OLD TO BECOME A LIFEGUARD?
There are no age limits as to when candidates can ​become lifeguard.
WHAT IF I ALREADY HAVE MY BRONZE ​MEDALLION OR BRONZE CROSS?
Unfortunately due to program design, you would be ​required to pay the full fee.
WHAT IF I FAIL MY NL EXAM?
Due to laws and regulations set by the lifesaving society, ​unsuccessful national lifeguard candidates are required to ​take the national lifeguard program from the beginning.
I LIVE IN ANOTHER PROVINCE OR ​TERRITORY OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO, WILL ​THIS CERTIFICATION BE VALID?
Yes. As long as the candidate possesses a valid address ​the ​certificate is accepted Nation-wide.
IS IT EASY TO FIND A LIFEGUARD JOB IN ​CAN​ADA?
Due to COVID, there is a national lifeguard shortage so certified lifeguards are in high demand.