42-year-old lawyer becomes lifeguard
Ben Schweer, a medical malpractice lawyer from Pittsburgh, tried on a different summer suit, becoming a lifeguard at Delaware's Rehoboth Beach. Mark Strassmann has the story.
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Ben Schweer, a medical malpractice lawyer from Pittsburgh, tried on a different summer suit, becoming a lifeguard at Delaware's Rehoboth Beach. Mark Strassmann has the story.
The lifeguard who was impaled by an umbrella in Asbury Park, New Jersey, this week describes what happened and how she stayed calm during the ordeal. She said she feels lucky to be alive.
A New Jersey lifeguard who was impaled by an umbrella left a hospital on Thursday and later recounted the terrifying ordeal.
For the Gehman family, the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol is a family affair.
With summer around the corner, Philadelphia is looking to hire hundreds of lifeguards! If you apply before April 15, you may be eligible for a $1,000 bonus, Howard Monroe reports.
Philadelphia's Parks & Recreation has the perfect job for teens looking to stay cool while earning healthy hourly pay, plus the chance for a 4-figure end-of-season bonus!
Summer is coming to an end, and Philadelphia is starting to close its pools for the season. Here's a look at which pools will stay open during the last week of summer.
Even though Hurricane Ernesto is still hundreds of miles away, the Ventnor City Beach Patrol anticipates swimming will be restricted to waist-deep water this weekend, if allowed at all.
Brigantine's lifeguards watch over nearly five miles of coastline at the Jersey Shore. And while they know their work is important and could potentially save a life, it's also a great job. Howard Monroe chats with a young lifeguard following in his grandfather's footsteps and the new beach patrol chief who's been reporting to Brigantine Beach Patrol headquarters for 42 years.
After several people were rescued from the ocean last weekend, families and lifeguards are focusing on safety.
The Ocean City Beach Patrol said about a dozen lifeguards saved nine people, including two children who were caught in a strong rip current at the 9th Street beach.
A South Jersey community joined the family of a little boy to honor his life. Michael Stewart died earlier this week while at a summer camp. Ray Strickland talked to the child's mother.
For lifeguards in Montgomery County, staying hydrated and taking breaks are crucial to keeping others safe.
At Hatfield Aquatic Center in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, lifeguards take frequent breaks and hydrate throughout the day so they are prepared to keep others safe in the water.
Philadelphia is still looking for lifeguards. The deadline to apply for summer positions is May 15.
Qualified lifeguard candidates who apply by April 15 and work through the entire 2024 summer season could be eligible for a $1,000 end-of-season bonus.
The Atlantic City Beach Patrol is being trained to use a drone as another tool to keep everyone safe next summer.
Philadelphia completed its lifeguard hiring spree in the nick of time and has enough to staff all 61 public pools this year.
Beach patrol warns beachgoers about dangerous rip currents and the dangers of swimming without a lifeguard on duty
Cities across the country are feeling the pinch for lifeguards so many are turning to big incentives to hire
More than 60 pools and 90 playgrounds will be open seven days a week.
Philadelphia needs lifeguards, and is offering bonuses to new applicants who get in early. All applicants will get trained and take a certification test.
Ross DiMattei reports.
