United States Lifesaving Association

First Responder Feature: Jeff Mullin, a Sergeant with Galveston Island Beach Patrol and a seasoned open water lifeguard with 13 years of experience on the Texas coast. Learn more: facebook.com/usla1/posts/pf…

The USLA’s updated Beach & Water Safety brochure, Tips for a Safe Day at the Beach, is now available! Download this and other educational materials at usla.org/edresources.

With the countdown to Memorial Day already underway, National Beach Safety Week (NBSW) is just around the corner. Key Dates: – NBSW Starts: Monday, May 18, 2026 – NBSW Ends: Monday, May 25, 2026 Learn more at usla.org/safety-week.

Earlier this year, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to a report of a missing surfer just after sunset off Haskell’s Beach. Learn more about how the team adapted through darkness, overhead surf, and strong currents: instagram.com/reels/DWPK6rFC…

Agency Spotlight: Corpus Christi Beach Rescue, TX Corpus Christi Beach Rescue became a USLA-certified lifeguard agency in 2025 and has served the Texas Gulf Coast since 1980. Learn more: facebook.com/usla1/posts/pf…

70 days until Memorial Day. Lifeguard agencies nationwide are preparing for the 2026 beach season, from pre-season training and equipment checks to finalizing tower staffing. Agencies: When does your busy season begin? #usla #lifeguardsforlife

Reminder: The USLA Spring Business Summit will be held April 21–22 in Biloxi, Mississippi, with @americanredcross as the Presenting Sponsor. Register now: USLA.org/events Also save the date for the National Lifesaving Conference & Expo, Nov 9–12 in Jacksonville, Florida!

Spring Break Safety Reminder: Prioritize visiting beaches staffed with lifeguards trained to USLA standards on your spring break getaway. The odds of a fatal drowning while attending a beach protected by USLA affiliated lifeguards estimated at 1 in 18 million.

It’s #InternationalWomensDay, and we recognize the many women across the nation who serve as lifeguards, leaders, educators, and advocates working to reduce death and injury in the aquatic environment. Learn more: facebook.com/usla1/posts/pf…

Two-way radios allow lifeguards to provide a reliable link between individual rescuers, towers, emergency dispatch centers, and allied public safety agencies. Learn more: facebook.com/usla1/posts/pf…

The city of San Diego Lifeguard Service has a storied history with rescue boats. In the mid-1970s, the agency revolutionized West Coast lifesaving by introducing the Boston Whaler to its fleet. Learn more: facebook.com/usla1/posts/pf…

First Responder Feature: Hunter Barakey, Virginia Beach Ocean Rescue. Hunter Barakey is a Sergeant with Virginia Beach Ocean Rescue, a role that allows her to protect the very shoreline where she spent every summer of her childhood. Learn more: facebook.com/usla1/posts/pf…

Ever wonder what’s inside a lifeguard’s tower? Take a closer look at the gear that helps protect your day at the beach: facebook.com/usla1/posts/pf…

The water calls some people to more than a job. Lifeguards are first responders, rescuers, and protectors of our nation’s waterways. This is a profession built on responsibility, commitment, and service. Many hear the call, only a chosen few answer it: instagram.com/reel/DVHV4XXj1…

Not all lifeguards are trained the same. Open water lifesaving requires a high level of preparedness. Surf, currents, shifting sandbars, marine hazards, and rapidly changing weather are examples of conditions that demand specialized training. Learn more: facebook.com/usla1/posts/pf…

Happy Valentine’s Day from the USLA. A lifeguard’s dedication is what helps keep our beaches safe ❤️ Tag a lifeguard who brings heart to the job.

While the tower traditionally serves as a lifeguard’s primary vantage point, effective surveillance sometimes requires a change in perspective. Depending on conditions, crowd size, and coastline, agencies utilize a variety of mobile assets to maintain a clear picture of the water

February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to promoting cardiovascular health and the skills that help save lives. For lifeguards employed by USLA-certified agencies, this goes beyond personal wellness and is part of their professional responsibility.

ARRT Spotlight: Kauaʻi Fire Department, HI. The Kauaʻi Fire Department supports emergency water rescues along 90+ miles of coastline, serving a resident population of approximately 74,000 and more than 1.3 million annual visitors. Learn more: facebook.com/usla1/posts/pf…

We’re excited to announce a new partnership naming Dermasport as the Official Sunscreen of the United States Lifesaving Association. Learn more: instagram.com/reel/DUTfodVCY…