WE ARE LIFEGUARDS: Saving Lives on the Beach With the RNLI

With the beach as their office, it’s no surprise that many lifeguards say their job is the best in the world. But it’s also about purpose. Lifeguarding attracts people from all walks of life, young and old, united by the desire to help people enjoy beaches safely. In the final episode of WE ARE LIFEGUARDS: Saving Lives on the Beach with the RNLI, we hear why lifeguards love the job – and the oppor...

Lifeguarding isn’t always about battling the surf or performing dramatic beach rescues. Did you know that 95% of a lifeguard’s work is preventative? From spotting dangers before they happen, to offering safety advice on the beach and in classrooms, RNLI lifeguards strive to help people enjoy the beach safely. In the fourth episode of WE ARE LIFEGUARDS: Saving Lives on the Beach With the RNLI, we h...

RNLI lifeguards are trained to high fitness standards to be able to respond instantly. But what equipment do they need to help get the job done?   In the third episode of WE ARE LIFEGUARDS: Saving Lives on the Beach With the RNLI, we learn from experts from the RNLI’s lifeguarding service about the kit they rely on, as well as the unique challenges they face keeping it ready for rescue. Holidaymak...

From Scotland to Jersey, the RNLI provides a lifeguard service at beaches around the UK and Channel Islands – and supports lifeguards internationally too.  Each beach has its own character and challenges, and local knowledge is vital to lifeguards protecting their patch. In the second episode of WE ARE LIFEGUARDS: Saving Lives on the Beach With the RNLI hear how the RNLI service grew from a trial...

When holidaymaker Joanna got into difficulty and lost consciousness in the sea, her life was in danger. Thanks to his RNLI training, lifeguard Matty knew what to do – and sprinted to the rescue. The beach is an unpredictable place. RNLI lifeguards have been helping to keep beaches safer since 2001. But what makes a good lifeguard? It’s not just about fitness – and the training they receive is key....

In 2001, the RNLI launched a brand-new beach lifeguarding service. From struggling swimmers to stranded surfers, RNLI lifeguards have been keeping beaches safer for 25 years. They’re highly trained, fit, and equipped to save lives. This is their story. WE ARE LIFEGUARDS is an RNLI production