http://ecuadorlifeguards.org/blog Official weblog of Project Ecuador & ecuadorlifeguards.org Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:42:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Our friend and colleague Justin Sempsrott, M.D. of Lifeguards International, performed a dramatic rescue at Montanita. His story and pictures follows below. While walking down the beach, I spotted a small child in a homemade appearing life jacket. The child had just been placed in waist deep water and immediately began ... http://ecuadorlifeguards.org/blog/?p=78 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!! On Thursday February 18th, the Ministerio de Turismo agreed to immediately move forward in the application process to join the ILSF. Salvavidas del Ecuador will be the new national association / foundation to consolidate all lifeguard operations in all regions, including volunteer lifeguards, city lifeguards, fire dept. lifeguards ... http://ecuadorlifeguards.org/blog/?p=47 Mayor Jamie Estrada Bonilla formally recognizes Project Ecuador with a Letter of Recognition and Gratitude. A post carnival press conference was the venue allowing Paul Dunning and volunteer Marcos Pimental to discuss the rescues, training accomplishments and merits of the lifeguarding profession. Officials from the Port, Fire Department and Ministry ... http://ecuadorlifeguards.org/blog/?p=48 Shortly after arrival, the fire chief of Manta pays Project Ecuador a visit. Jeff thanks the Chief for his hospitality and support of our mission. A television news crew interviews Gabby, the Chief, and Jeff. http://ecuadorlifeguards.org/blog/?p=65 Arriving in Manta, the team was greeted by firemen at the fire station Project Ecuador would call home for the duration of the mission. http://ecuadorlifeguards.org/blog/?p=57 6AM, Nucapacha Hostel, Guayaquil: Bill, Jeff, Mike, Nick, Gabby, Miguel, and Andres load lifesaving equipment and luggage into a flatbed truck, then pile themselves into a taxi van headed to Manta. At a clip of 120 kph, our driver plows north through the Ecuadorian jungle towards Manta, passing herds of roadside cattle, ... http://ecuadorlifeguards.org/blog/?p=50 Manta ready to welcome our training and modern equipment. View the News Link below. http://www.mercuriomanta.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3723%3Asalvavidas-de-long-beach-integraran-equipos-de-seguridad&catid=4%3Arockstories&Itemid=1 http://ecuadorlifeguards.org/blog/?p=38 No American volunteers will work in Playas for Carnival 2010. Mayor, Michael Achi believes 2 Ecuadorian lifeguards can handle the Carnival crowds in Playas. As of Tuesday, he would not reinstate the 20 lifeguards per direct communication from Project Ecuador director, Bridget Srodon. Our mission is to ... http://ecuadorlifeguards.org/blog/?p=33 Building long period Southwest swell beginning mid Friday thru Sunday. Swell 5 feet. Waves 7 to 9 feet. Get ready for major rescues! Paul Dunning http://ecuadorlifeguards.org/blog/?p=30 Check out the latest video / article from the volunteers from Avila Beach! http://www.kcoy.com/global/story.asp?s=11951111 http://ecuadorlifeguards.org/blog/?p=29