A pool rescue event was held at Gov. Mifflin Intermediate School involving 15 coaches and athletic trainers from Berks County schools.

The event was organized by Gov. Mifflin athletic director Tara Ludwig and TowerDIRECT, the ambulance provider of Tower Health. TowerDIRECT providers and paramedic students from the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences took part.

Participants responded to several scenarios, including a cardiac arrest, a head and spine injury and a panic attack. They had the opportunity to practice and become better prepared for an emergency.  State Rep. Jacklyn Rusnock attended and listened to participants discuss obstacles to obtaining and finding interest in CPR and lifeguarding certifications.

Coaches and athletic trainers from Berks County schools participated in a pool rescue event featuring several scenarios, including a cardiac arrest, a head and spine injury, and a panic attack. (Submitted photo)Coaches and athletic trainers from Berks County schools participated in a pool rescue event featuring several scenarios, including a cardiac arrest, a head and spine injury, and a panic attack. (Submitted photo)
Coaches and athletic trainers from Berks County schools participated in a pool rescue event featuring several scenarios, including a cardiac arrest, a head and spine injury, and a panic attack. (Submitted photo)Coaches and athletic trainers from Berks County schools participated in a pool rescue event featuring several scenarios, including a cardiac arrest, a head and spine injury, and a panic attack. (Submitted photo)
Coaches and athletic trainers from Berks County schools participated in a pool rescue event featuring several scenarios, including a cardiac arrest, a head and spine injury, and a panic attack. (Submitted photo)Coaches and athletic trainers from Berks County schools participated in a pool rescue event featuring several scenarios, including a cardiac arrest, a head and spine injury, and a panic attack. (Submitted photo)