Agon-Coutainville, summer 2012: Beach monitoring. All summer long, specialized rescue service members monitor the French beaches for swimmers' safety during beaches and bathing opening hours. All of these members hold the National Rescue Diploma (BNSSA: Brevet National de Securite et de Sauvetage Aquatique). Monitoring through binoculars in front of the rescue station, and rescue vehicle on the dike