[Vaquero]

Maybe the lifeguard had HIV and knew someone else was going to perform cpr.

He should however be fired for not performing his job or being incapable of performing his job.

[A. Pole]

Maybe the lifeguard had HIV

Or maybe he suspected the kid had HIV?

He should however be fired for not performing his job or being incapable of performing his job.

Exchanging body fluids is not required by the law. The question is why the mouthpiece was not there?

[rarestia]

Maybe the lifeguard had HIV and knew someone else was going to perform cpr.

I thought the very same thing. Granted, the chances of transmitting HIV through saliva are low compared with saving the life of a child. He could be slammed with anti-virals after the fact if the LG was forthright.

And yes, he should be subject to review and disciplined or fired for not having the requisite equipment to do his job. It's like a LEO going to work without his sidearm.

[Total Package]

Maybe the lifeguard had HIV and knew someone else was going to perform cpr.

HIV can not be transmitted by mouth.