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Lifeguard

Lifeguards rescue driver who crashed car into pool in Connecticut

  • Jun 18

Lifeguards detail paraglider crash, ocean rescue

  • Jan 13

Here's how you can become a NYC lifeguard next summer

  • Nov 24, 2025

New York City beaches reopen after Hurricane Erin heads out to sea

  • Aug 23, 2025

Teen dies after being found unresponsive in ocean in Belmar

  • Aug 16, 2025

Exclusive look at FDNY water rescue drill on Staten Island

  • Jul 10, 2025

Lifeguard impaled by beach umbrella speaks out: 'I was very lucky'

  • Jun 27, 2025

NYC beaches officially open on Memorial Day weekend

  • May 24, 2025

Latest Videos

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NYC Parks Department highlights lifeguard recruitment for summer

  • Mar 4, 2025
2:17

NYC launches push to hire lifeguards for next summer

  • Nov 14, 2024
2:55

Swimmer rescued after NYC extends lifeguard hours due to heat emergency

  • Aug 2, 2024
3:05

NYC extends lifeguard hours for heat emergency

  • Aug 2, 2024
4:43

What happens when NYC activates its Heat Emergency Plan?

  • Aug 2, 2024
2:34

FDNY provides crucial support to lifeguards at NYC beaches

  • Jul 10, 2024
3:07

Recent drownings prompt calls for longer lifeguard hours at NYC beaches

  • Jul 10, 2024
23:54

Extra Time: Intense heat spikes drownings, and a controversial AI vending machine

  • Jul 10, 2024

Latest Stories

New York City beaches open this Memorial Day weekend, officials tout new safety measures

Whether it's the beach, a public pool, outdoor dining or any of the other things that make the city great, officials say they have it covered.

  • May 23, 2025

NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue announces she is stepping down

NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue has announced she is stepping down after three and a half years.

  • May 6, 2025

Two Pace University students save man's life after he experienced cardiac arrest in pool

The rescued man, Bryan Zirman, has no memory of going into cardiac arrest while swimming laps at Pace University's pool.

  • Apr 4, 2025

Sea lion attacks teenage girl swimming in water off Southern California coast

A 15-year-old girl was swimming in the water off Long Beach, California during tryouts for a junior lifeguard program when she was attacked by a sea lion, officials said.

  • Apr 2, 2025

New York City launches new push to hire lifeguards to keep pools, beaches safe for next summer

Beginning December 8, those interested in the job can start taking the qualifying test to become an NYC Parks lifeguard for the summer 2025 season.

  • Nov 14, 2024