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Nicole Fox leads dedicated lifeguard team at Cheney pool this summer

By LUELLA DOW

Contributor

Nicole Fox wanted a job near home in Cheney and she found it. Fox is the head certified lifeguard at the Cheney swimming pool.

“All lifeguards must take three five day classes,” she said. “They learn all rescues, first aid and CPR to become American Red Cross certified. The certification lasts three years, then we must take the course again.”

Fox has been certified for two years. She grew up in Cheney and said, “It's the perfect place to have a job.”

“We have fun while we work. We have a good relatio...