Our mission is to provide the highest quality safety services in the coastal and aquatic environment for the public. Our Motto is: Observe, Prevent, Rescue

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2024 seasonal lifeguard swim tryouts. Visit sandiego.gov/bealifeguard for details & apply online. You must sign up 2 days in advance of your tryout date. Tryouts are 9/21, 9/22, 9/23, additional tryout dates in October and February We want you to join our team! #lifeguards @SDFD
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@SDLifeguards safeguarding San Diego beaches. Always swim near a lifeguard. Have a safe 4th of July! @SDFD
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@SDLifeguards and @SDFD working to extricate a victim off the beach at Sunset Cliffs.
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San Diego Lifeguards retweeted
The @SDLifeguards on patrol at Mission Beach. Gearing up for the busiest day of the summer. Happy 4th everyone @fox5sandiego
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16 Mar 2023
The Commander in Chief handed this challenge coin to LG Chief Gartland and thanked @SDLifeguards for their hard work and dedication!

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The Commander in Chief handed this challenge coin to LG Chief Gartland and thanked @SDLifeguards for their hard work and dedication!
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San Diego Lifeguards retweeted
25 Feb 2023
This is the 4000 block of Pacific Hwy. At 8am SDFD dispatchers received calls about two people in a car unable to get out. @SDLifeguards performed the rescues and the patients are now being assessed for injuries. #cawx
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27 Jan 2023
Deadline extended! Sign up today! Swim tryouts for @SDLifeguards take place Feb. 9, 10, 11, 2023 at Ventura Cove. Go to sandiego.gov/bealifeguard for all the details. This is the last swim tryout for the summer '23 hiring. Don't miss your chance to be an SDFD lifeguard! #dreamjob
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8 Jan 2023
Replying to @SDLifeguards
@SDLifeguards advise that the #oceanbeach pier will remain closed until further notice. The heavy surf and tide on Jan. 6 caused damage which will have to be repaired before it's re-opened. #cawx #highsurf
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San Diego Lifeguards retweeted
5 Jan 2023
Replying to @SDLifeguards
@SDLifeguards closed the Ocean Beach pier as of 1015 Thursday morning because of high surf conditions. #oceanbeach
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San Diego Lifeguards retweeted
8 Nov 2022
Your @SDLifeguards have crews ready in case of flooding & river rescues. Plz use caution in the rain. Don't drive thru flooded intersections. #lifeguard #turnarounddontdrown
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Want to be a lifeguard? September tryout dates concluded this morning at Ventura Cove. The next tryout dates are October 20, 21, & 22. Sign up for your tryout at sandiego.gov/bealifeguard
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@SDLifeguards Chief Gartland⁩ goes 5 miles with ⁦@CoachAtwell13⁩ on his 100 mile fight against breast cancer. Go Coach Atwell!
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San Diego Lifeguards are hiring! Our application period is open until March 21, 2022. Lifeguards I tryouts happening now at Ventura Cove, 1000 W. Mission Bay Drive apply at sandiego.gov/bealifeguard. Additional tryouts dates March 18, 19, April 14, 15 & 16. #lifeguard #sandiego
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San Diego Lifeguards retweeted
7 Feb 2022
We have extended the deadline for lifeguard I positions for summer 2022! Apply by Feb. 28 at sandiego.gov/bealifeguard Swim tryouts March 17, 18 & 19 at 8 a.m. at Ventura Cove. You must meet the minimum requirement of swimming 500 meters in under 10 minutes. #joinSDFD #lifeguard
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San Diego Lifeguards retweeted
15 Jan 2022
Tsunami advisory is in effect for SD coastline. Please stay away from beaches & harbors. Heed instructions on this graphic and watch @NWSSanDiego and SDFD Twitter feeds for additional information. #tsunami
#Tsunami waves have started to arrive and will continue through this afternoon. Please stay away from any beaches or harbors! #cawx
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San Diego Lifeguards retweeted
10 Jan 2022
It’s time to choose a rewarding career! SDFD is recruiting lifeguard I positions for summer 2022. Visit sandiego.gov/bealifeguard for all the details & apply by Feb. 7! Swim tryouts Feb. 24, 25, 26 at Ventura Cove. Do something you love! #lifeguard #career #joinus
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San Diego Lifeguards retweeted
25 Oct 2021
Sand, surf and sun! @SDLifeguards are hiring for summer 2022. Visit sandiego.gov/bealifeguard to see requirements and sign up for a swim tryout. Next tryouts Feb. 24, 25 & 26, 2022. Swim 500 meters in under 10 minutes to be eligible for the position. Join us! #lifeguard #beaches
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San Diego Lifeguards retweeted
11 Oct 2021
. @SDLifeguards are hiring for summer ‘22 and we want you to join us! Visit sandiego.gov/bealifeguard for all the details & to sign up for the next swim tryouts - Feb. 24, 25, 26, 2022. You must swim 500m in under 10 min to be eligible. Start working on your stroke now! #lifeguard
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