Brigade Splash
Expertise That Comes to You
Since 2007, the Splash Brigade has been visiting aquatic facilities to promote safety and help prevent drowning. Its approach focuses on education, guidance, and sharing best practices. Swimming pools, beaches, water parks, and other swimming areas can benefit from activities tailored to their specific needs and the people who use them.
What's New!
Since 2026, Splash Brigade 360 has expanded its activities to operate year-round. Hotels and indoor aquatic facilities can now benefit from free visits and personalized support to improve their practices and enhance aquatic safety.
The Splash Brigade tailors its activities to the specific needs and realities of the various audiences it serves. Hoteliers, tourism operators, aquatic facility owners and managers, lifeguard teams, facility users, and the general public benefit from targeted activities designed to strengthen best practices, develop skills, and encourage safer behaviours around, on, and in the water.
Support
Brigade Splash supports owners and managers in the continuous improvement of safety at their facilities.
Depending on the activity, various aspects related to safety, facility organization and current practices may be addressed to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Develop Skills
Activities for lifeguards are part of an ongoing professional development approach.
Scenarios, discussions and reviews help reinforce knowledge, revisit certain practices and strengthen preparedness for emergency situations. Current summer visits may address topics such as the emergency action plan and the Plan d’organisation de la surveillance et des secours (POSS).
Raise Awareness
Brigade Splash also connects with swimmers, families, youth and groups to promote behaviours that help prevent incidents and drowning.
Educational activities provide opportunities to learn about aquatic safety, discover lifesaving skills and better understand the essential role of lifeguards.
Prevention and Professional Development, Year-Round
In collaboration with the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ), the Lifesaving Society offers Brigade 360, a free aquatic safety support program available throughout the year.
Designed for aquatic facility owners and managers, particularly in the hotel and tourism sectors, the program aims to enhance safety at swimming facilities, support staff, and promote compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Through a personalized approach, Brigade 360 offers assessments, advice, and professional development activities tailored to the specific characteristics of each facility.
Building on the activities of the Splash Brigade, Brigade 360 allows organizations to benefit from aquatic safety support beyond the summer season.
The program aims to become a trusted resource for aquatic facilities by providing recognized expertise in prevention, lifeguarding, and aquatic facility management.
Assessing facilities and safety practices;
Helping managers understand regulatory requirements;
Strengthening lifeguard teams' skills;
Improving surveillance and emergency response procedures;
Raising awareness of safe behaviours around, on, and in the water.
Support is tailored to each facility, taking into account factors such as pool configuration, water depth, usage, and applicable supervision requirements.
For Hotels, Tourism Operators, and Aquatic Facility Owners
The needs of an aquatic facility evolve with the seasons, the activities offered, and the organization of its teams.
Brigade 360 offers a range of services designed to improve lifeguarding practices, prepare teams, and enhance facility safety.
Assessing facilities and safety practices;
Reviewing and optimizing the Surveillance and Emergency Response Plan (POSS);
Practising lifeguarding and emergency response scenarios;
Training and professional development for lifeguard teams;
Assessing training and skills development needs;
Consulting with advisors on challenges encountered and potential solutions.
À La Carte Services
Meeting with Managers
Guidance on public swimming pool regulations
Guidance on understanding and implementing the Surveillance and Emergency Response Plan (POSS)
POSS training course
Development of a POSS (fee applies)
Facility visit and inspection
Comprehensive safety audit (fee applies)
Recruitment and succession planning (fee applies)
Assistance with activity programming and planning (fee applies)
Meeting with Lifeguards
Emergency response practice (non-swimmer rescue, CPR/AED)
Surveillance scenarios (scanning and recognition)
Physical fitness
Virtual reality headset training
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Meeting with Instructors
Emergency response practice during swimming lessons
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Aquatic lab (fee applies)
Meeting with Swimmers
Introduction to lifesaving during a special recreational swim session
One-hour activity
Extended activity (over one hour; fee applies)
Services are tailored to each facility's priorities, whether preparing for a new season, improving emergency procedures, or supporting a lifeguard team.
How Can You Benefit from Brigade 360?
Brigade 360 is a free program available year-round. Certain optional services may involve additional fees.
To request a visit or personalized support, simply complete the appointment request form, specifying your facility type and needs.
A member of the Lifesaving Society team will follow up to discuss your request and plan the next steps.
Splash Brigade – Summer 2027
The Splash Brigade continues its summer mission of drowning prevention, public awareness, and professional development for aquatic teams.
Complementing the year-round support offered by Brigade 360, this summer tour provides an opportunity to visit aquatic facilities and engage with the people who use them.
Planning for the 2027 Splash Brigade program is currently underway.
Details about summer visits and activities will be announced in February 2027.
In the meantime, aquatic facility managers and owners can benefit from Brigade 360 services to discuss their aquatic safety needs.
Raise Public Awareness
Promote aquatic safety best practices and encourage responsible behaviours.
Support Aquatic Teams
Strengthen lifeguards' skills, vigilance, and confidence in their daily duties.
Prevent Incidents
Identify potential risks and promote a culture of prevention within aquatic facilities.
Meeting with Managers
Guidance on public swimming pool regulations
Guidance on understanding and implementing the Surveillance and Emergency Response Plan (POSS)
Development of a POSS (fee applies)
Facility visit and inspection
Comprehensive safety audit (fee applies)
Meeting with Lifeguards
Emergency response practice (non-swimmer rescue, CPR/AED)
Surveillance scenarios (scanning and recognition)
Physical fitness
Virtual reality headset training
Meeting with Swimmers
Introduction to lifesaving
One-hour activity
Extended activity (over one hour; fee applies)
Follow Brigade Splash Across Quebec, Year-Round
Brigade Splash connects with aquatic facilities and communities throughout Quebec all year long. Its activities take different forms depending on the season, the needs of organizations and the audiences it meets.
During the summer season, the tour intensifies as Brigade Splash team members travel across the province to visit swimming areas, support lifeguard teams and raise public awareness about aquatic safety.
Discover upcoming Brigade Splash visits, participating facilities and activities taking place near you.
How to Enter the Contest
Every summer, Brigade Splash holds a contest offering participants a unique experience in the world of lifesaving. For the 2026 edition, a $4,500 travel credit gave the winner the opportunity to complete National Lifeguard Surf training in Hawaii or Costa Rica, in collaboration with SN Hawaii and Surf Rescue.
An opportunity to push personal limits, develop new skills and experience lifesaving in a whole new way.
Watch for the next Brigade Splash contest and enter for a chance to win!
Every summer, Brigade Splash team members travel across Quebec to connect with aquatic facilities and communities.
Through their expertise, enthusiasm and commitment, Brigade Splash team members support aquatic teams, share best practices and promote the Lifesaving Society’s prevention messages throughout the province.
Meet the people who bring Brigade Splash to life and learn more about their backgrounds.
