Across the nation, a growing and deeply concerning trend has taken hold within the emergency medical services industry. Out-of-state EMTs and companies are crossing borders to perform work without regard for local laws, training requirements, or scope-of-practice protocols. It is a quiet problem, but one that is steadily eroding both… Continue reading
Each year as the relentless Southern California sun begins to bake the asphalt and the mercury rises, the communal swimming pool in apartment complexes and Homeowners Association (HOA) communities transforms from a simple amenity into a central hub of summer life. For residents, it promises relief and recreation. For children,… Continue reading
It’s unfortunate — once again — that one of our offshore competitors has chosen to make snide remarks about Golden State Lifeguards and our colleagues serving the Southern California region. We feel it’s important to address these statements, not just on our own behalf, but in defense of all the… Continue reading
In today’s fast paced, tech driven world, artificial intelligence is transforming industries at an incredible rate. From self-driving cars to automated service chatbots, AI is finding its way into roles once filled exclusively by people. Naturally, some have begun to wonder: could AI replace lifeguards? The short answer is no… Continue reading
For nearly two decades, Golden State Lifeguards has stood as the gold standard for premium aquatic safety services across Southern California. From pool parties to beaches, yacht charters to production set safety, our name has carried one consistent promise: professionalism, accountability, and unmatched expertise. But too often, we see the… Continue reading
A Legacy of Safety on Set For two decades, Golden State Lifeguards has been a trusted name in Southern California, providing professional production set safety personnel (lifeguards & set medics) to some of the biggest reality TV shows and film projects in the region. Since our founding, we have experienced… Continue reading
Why Event Promoters Need Professional Lifeguards, Not “Eye Candy” Every year without fail, our phones ring with inquiries from event promoters looking to hire lifeguards for poolside events. While the volume picks up around the holidays—especially Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties—this problem is not seasonal. It’s year-round. From summer… Continue reading
As September comes to an end, the peak season for pool parties also winds down. For Golden State Lifeguards, this marks a seasonal shift from traditional lifeguard services to an exclusive off-season offering: professional pool monitors. While lifeguards are trained to prevent and respond to water-related emergencies, pool monitors serve… Continue reading
UPDATE 9/22/2025: Bookalifeguard.com has since shut down however there are others lurking out there. We would not be fulfilling our responsibility as water safety experts if we did not warn parents and anyone else considering hiring a pool party lifeguard through a website called BookALifeguard. Time and again, we… Continue reading
The entertainment industry has been buzzing after Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom announced their commitment to bringing back film productions to Los Angeles. At face value, this should be welcome news. Yet at Golden State Lifeguards, we approach the announcement with cautious optimism. Why? Because we have seen… Continue reading
