Spring is fast approaching, so pool management teams nationwide are gearing up for the upcoming swim season. While many operators focus on water chemistry and staffing, there's one element that often gets overlooked until it's too late: safety equipment.

Just ask the managers of the Santa Clara International Swim Center, which closed indefinitely due to safety, health, and equipment problems. Or speak with the team in Franklin, Ohio, where their city pool will remain closed for the entire 2025 season due to an unfortunate combination of electrical bonding issues and health code violations.

These aren’t just isolated instances of poor oversight. The right safety gear isn't just a regulatory checkbox – it makes up the backbone of your pool operation, and it could mean the difference between a profitable season and a devastating shutdown.

Are you looking for the right safety equipment to protect your pool business? With over 14 years in the industry, we've helped pool management teams succeed

The Future of Water Safety: Can AI Transform Lifeguarding & EMS?

Imagine having an extra set of eyes that never blinks, never gets distracted, and can detect subtle signs of drowning even before they become obvious to the human eye. 

Now imagine that capability being available across every aquatic environment – from local swimming pools to beaches and even premier Olympic water events.

This is no longer science fiction – AI-powered systems are already being deployed at swimming facilities worldwide, becoming an almost invaluable assistant to the work of human lifeguards.

Think of sophisticated systems that use standard security cameras combined with advanced algorithms to monitor swimming areas at all times – instantly alerting lifeguards when potential dangers arise. Innovative new technologies can recognize patterns associated with drowning or distress, overcrowding in specific areas, and even identify underwater hazards.

The future is here – and here at Kemp USA, we’re fascinated with