California will soon recognize lifeguards as first responders, putting them on same level as police and fire employees.

The legislature acknowledges lifeguards’ role in emergency response, public safety and drowning prevention. Advocates hope that will soon translate into law.

Family and friends reflect on Glen Pettit as a "go-getter" who was always moving at "a million miles an hour." ...

In this September 18 special edition, we highlight CDCR's 2026 Medal of Valor Ceremony and the honorees awarded.

You’ve probably never heard of surf lifesaving — but Santa Cruz is quietly becoming a national powerhouse at it, writes Dan Ackerstein, who manages the Westcliff Surf Lifesaving Club. Yes, we all saw ...

RNLI lifeguards rescued a bodyboarder who got caught in a flash rip current off Portrush East Strand on Sunday while further ...

RNLI lifeguards in Portrush came to the rescue of a bodyboarder caught in a rip current and a walker trapped in caves at the ...

Australia has lost one of the most recognizable faces from its beaches. Matt Dee, the former Bondi Rescue lifeguard who spent his later years as an outspoken mental health advocate, has died, ...

A chilly morning, heavy gear, and a training syllabus that doesn’t care how ready you feel - Rescue Survivor Qualification ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Local first responders teamed up with the U.S. Coast Guard this week for rescue training in Sarasota ...

On Thursday 13 August 2026 at 9.07pm, Exmouth RNLI was tasked by HM Coastguard to launch their inshore lifeboat, George ...

A plane crashed into the water off New Smyrna Beach after a beachgoer heard its engine backfire and realized something was wrong. Seconds later, the plane went down near the beach. Beach Safety ...