Water safety training and public education

The Lifeguard Service Division has the primary goal of ensuring the safety of individuals in aquatic environments. The personnel of this unit are highly skilled and professionally trained swimmers.

Our Mission

This goal is approached through two main avenues:

Our Mission

This goal is approached through two main avenues:

Active protection on the nation’s beaches

Water safety training and public education

Our Mission

This goal is approached through two main avenues:

• Active protection on the nation’s beaches

Due to their training, ability, proximity, and equipment, members of this unit often act as first responders in emergencies such as: road accidents, medical emergencies, search and rescue operations, and cliff rescues.