Bronze Medallion: teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the 4 components of water-rescue education - judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defense methods and releases in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 500 m timed swim.

Bronze Medallion is recognized as the waterfront supervisory certification for Ontario's Recreational Camp Regulation 568.

Includes: Emergency First Aid with CPR-B

Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current).

Required reference material: Canadian Lifesaving Manual - same manual used for both Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross

Class Length: 2 hours

Dates: Monday through Friday for 2 weeks.  

Bronze Cross: designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification. Includes a timed 600 m swim.

Bronze Cross is recognized as an assistant lifeguard certificate in Ontario Regulation 565 governing public swimming pools.

Please note that Standard First Aid is NOT included in the Bronze Cross class. 

Fairfields is offering a two-day Standard First Aid course on Saturday, July 19, 2025 and Sunday, July 20, 2025.  There is an additional fee for the Standard First Aid course. 

Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid certifications (need not be current).

Required reference material: Canadian Lifesaving Manual - same manual used for both Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross

Class Length: 2 hours

Dates: Monday through Friday for 2 weeks.