It's sort of like a lifeguard. They may not do anything for years until something happens.

It's a slippery slope. I'm not willing to jump off the bridge unless the veterinarians are willing to jump off the bridge.

We need to get at a growing problem in Vermont.

This is a lull, not a recovery. In this sort of situation, a small bounce-back happens quite often. (It) is wishful thinking. But the point is, it is not over.

We're just here in case something happens. (We) take it as it comes.

My brother was a lifeguard in a car wash.