Dear Brushy Creek residents,
On Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, 22 BCMUD lifeguards spent an evening training for atypical rescue conditions as part of annual District testing. Wearing clothing that included sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatpants, and leggings, the aquatic staff took turns jumping into the Sendero Springs Pool.
BCMUD Aquatics Manager Dylan Totzke said the lifeguards were tasked with swimming 300 yards fully clothed and without stopping. Totzke said the point is to have the guards understand that for every item of clothing they wear to stay warm, they are adding elements that affect their ability to respond quickly.
“The BCMUD Aquatics Department goals include ensuring our lifeguards are ready for any and all scenarios that may arise," Totzke said, adding that every participant passed the test this year. "This is a very physically demanding swim that demonstrates a lifeguard's ability to power through extreme conditions.”
The guards also practiced basic water entries and rescues during the two-hour training session, he said.
“I’m proud of the dedication and commitment that our guards have to ensuring safety for the community of Brushy Creek,” Totzke said. "They are showing the true embodiment of the Brushy Creek Life."
For more information on our aquatics programs, swimming pools, and lifeguard training (including how to apply), visit the following links:
Aquatics Programs
BCMUD Pools
Lifeguard training