lifeguard stations

Coastal rescue towers

Lifeguard stations are elevated structures on beaches or at pools where lifeguards sit to monitor swimmers.

The height provides a clear view of the water and shoreline.

Most are simple wooden or metal towers with a seat and sun shade: The red flag was up at the lifeguard station.

Some beaches have permanent buildings that also store rescue equipment.

Related

binoculars · riptide · swimming · surfboard · ocean waves · drowning · warning signs · no swimming · flagpole · flotation · CPR · ocean rescue · radio transmitter · boardwalks · coastline · surfing · riverbanks · sunbathing

Categories
Opposites
safety infrastructure

lifeguard stationsdanger areas

Regions posing potential harm

water safety presence

lifeguard stationswild beaches

Undeveloped coastal areas

water danger level

lifeguard stationsshipwreck sites

Locations of sunken vessels

Family

station, lifeguard

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G