Most aquatic facilities pride themselves on vigilance. But even the most attentive staff can face challenges that create dangerous safety gaps—especially during high-traffic or transitional periods.
These are largely fillable safety gaps, but most people are either in denial about the size of the problem or feel helpless about it.
Drownings often happen quietly, without splashing or screaming. Many victims are found unconscious, just feet away from observers who thought someone else was watching.
There are over 4,500 accidental drowning deaths in the US every year. For kids, it's especially bad. Drowning is the number one cause of death for small children ages 1 to 4. (source: NDPA)
While your safety gaps may seem small today, the fact that they're there at all probably keeps you up at night.
So, why are you equipping your guards with the exact same tools that were considered "cutting edge" over 60 years ago?
Red buttons, walkie-talkies, and whistles... is that the best we can do?
The simple answer is NO.
And it’s time to eliminate the assumption that says otherwise.
WAVE’s system is designed to close the critical safety gap created by human limitations and the obstacles and challenges posed by pools, lakes, and oceans.
Our AquaSense™️ swimmer headbands constantly monitor how long people are submerged underwater and alert lifeguards when it's too long.
Our lifeguard equipment alerts staff when a rescue attempt is occurring with spoken-word alarms. These prevent confusion while rallying your team to support the rescue underway.
The WAVE GUARDian Hub keeps your teams and swimmers connected while providing reports and both emergency (drowning event) and non-emergency alerts (future weather event) in real-time.
Want to know if your pool has blind spots? Let us help assess your safety readiness with a free water safety consultation.