
Be a Lifeguard
The Los Angeles County Fire Departments lifeguards have a long-standing tradition of being one of the top ocean lifeguarding agencies in the world. Whenever we offer our exam, we are looking for quality individuals with a strong aquatic background (swimming, surfing, etc.) to continue this tradition.
How to Become an Ocean Lifeguard
Any prospective candidates will meet the following prerequisites:
- Valid CA Driver License
- 18 years of age by start of Ocean Lifeguard Training Academy
- Graduation from high school or its equivalent
Download “Your Path to Becoming an Ocean Lifeguard” for a complete overview of the steps you should be taking now to become a lifeguard with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Note: Revised September 19, 2019. Please refer back to this page to be sure that you have the most current version of this guide. Updates with critical information are made on a regular basis.
As you look through the roadmap below, remember, each image below represents a step on the path. If you click the step beneath each image you can get more detailed information of that part of the process.
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