This summer, 13 lifeguards are ensuring safety on the beaches

Hervé Stassinos, the mayor, met the lifeguards deployed to ensure the safety of swimmers on the beaches of the commune.

This visit provided an opportunity to review the system deployed for the summer season. On the ground, 13 qualified lifeguards are divided between the aid stations of Oursinières, La Garonne, Bonnettes, Monaco, and Pin de Galle.

They have been supervising swimming since May 23 or June 1, depending on the site, and will do so until August 30. At La Garonne, supervision will be extended from September 2 to 13.

Rapid response resources

"To carry out their missions, the teams have two rescue boats covering all five beaches, with the possibility of calling in the rapid response vessel based in Toulon. Each station is also equipped with a Rescue Paddle, allowing for rapid intervention close to swimmers," explains Lucas Mulet, lieutenant and referent for the swimming supervision area of the Toulon metropolitan area.

Increased vigilance and prevention

He adds: "The five beaches are supervised seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. We are approaching this season with seriousness. The high temperatures observed since the beginning of the summer require increased vigilance, but also significant work on prevention and risk awareness."

Safety, everyone's business

The officer also highlights the system's effectiveness: "Last year, no drownings were recorded on the supervised beaches. This is an encouraging result, but safety remains everyone's business. Everyone must remain attentive to their loved ones, especially children and the elderly."