A lifeguard's death threw a spotlight on the hundreds of men and women who return to Cape Cod each year to guard our beaches.

Lifeguards must be at least 16 years of age, certified through the American Red Cross or equivalent courses for lifeguarding, and be trained in first aid, CPR and automated external defibrillator use.

LAGUNA BEACH – Jeff Gilbert’s neon green bathing cap bobbed in the 58-degree Pacific Ocean on Saturday as he and 54 other Laguna Beach lifeguard hopefuls were put through a series of swimming ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Ocean Safety is holding another round of lifeguard tryouts this weekend at at Ala Moana Beach Park. Things got started Friday morning with the first heat ...

This summer, for hundreds of Chicago-area kids, life has been a beach. Literally. As part of the Summer Junior Lifeguard program, more than 500 youths in Chicago have spent the last five weeks prep… ...

Jackson said a lifeguard typically will make only two or three pier rescues in their entire career, but they still practice the drill frequently.

Sixteen-year-old lifeguard Peter Mikolitis of Gurnee said while the games are geared toward competition, the event is a day of fun with friends as the atmosphere is supportive and amicable.