Memorial Day 2019 Surf Forecast: Brevard County Memorial Day weekend feels like the first holiday of the summer. Whether you’re kicking off the season with quick vacation or you’re heading to the beach, staying safe should always be a priority. If you do happen to […]
Beat the Heat: Staying Hydrated as a Lifeguard As the summer months roll around, it’s important to remind yourself to hydrate when you’re on duty. The days are long, the heat is intense, and the sun’s rays are bright. With that said, it’s easy to […]
Top Beaches to Be a Lifeguard in Florida Some call Florida the nation’s paradise, others claim it as an annual vacation spot. Regardless, Florida is top-of-the-list when it comes to beaches. Where there is a beach, there is a lifeguard — and sometimes it’s a […]
Lifeguarding in Hollywood: A Definitive List of Films with Lifeguards Involved Baywatch is quickly coming up on its 2-year anniversary, with its release date of May 12, 2017. Despite its blockbuster success and large reach, Baywatch isn’t the only cinematic spectacle that features lifeguarding and […]
What Certifications A Lifeguard Should Have! Lifeguard training goes far beyond swimming skills and experience in the water. In order to be a guardian of the ocean, a lifeguard needs to be formally trained on how to keep the beaches safe — from First Aid […]
Cocoa Beach Closed After Lifeguards Spot Shark Sighting On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, Brevard County Ocean Rescue lifeguards mandated a temporary evacuation from the ocean on a stretch at Sheperd Park in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The order was issued after a shark were spotted in the ocean. Lifeguards closed off access […]
5 Exercises Every Lifeguard Should Know About With summer right around the corner, gyms are filling up and bikini body inspiration is among us. Chances are your local lifeguard is thinking about more than just swimsuit goals, though. From beach hustles to courageous rescues, lifeguards’ […]
HEAT Launches 18th Annual “Learn to Swim” Campaign Today Today marks the 18th year that the Miami HEAT has teamed up with Florida Blue and FOX Sports Sun to encourage water safety in its annual summer-long campaign. The campaign, known as “Learn to Swim,” aims […]
Hit the Breaks: How to Best Spend Your Break as a Lifeguard Avoiding physical and mental fatigue is one of the many reasons why lifeguards should be taking frequent breaks throughout the day. According to multiple Lifeguard Manuals, “lifeguards should take a break at least once […]
Summer Guide to UV Index Ultraviolet Index, commonly referred to as UV Index, was developed in 1994 in an effort to quantify just how “sunny” the sun is on any given day. The sun, like all hot objects, emits ultraviolet radiation, which is harmful to […]
