Senior Staff
Ed Castillo
Lifeguard & EMS Chief | Public Safety Advocate
With a steadfast dedication to public safety, Ed Castillo is a highly experienced Lifeguard and EMS Chief with a proven track record in the aquatics and emergency medical services industries. Over the years, Chief Castillo has played a pivotal role in promoting pool, ocean, and beach safety across Southern California, ensuring that individuals and families can enjoy the water safely and responsibly.
A skilled public speaker and social media strategist, Chief Castillo has leveraged various platforms to educate communities on the importance of drowning prevention, lifeguard training, and emergency preparedness. His commitment to public safety extends beyond the shoreline, as he actively works to raise awareness and implement proactive measures to prevent tragic child drownings through targeted public relations initiatives.
With hands on experience in lifeguarding, emergency response, and leadership, Chief Castillo continues to set the standard for excellence in aquatic safety. Whether training lifeguards, consulting on water safety protocols, or leading rescue operations, his mission remains the same, to save lives and ensure that every swimmer, from novice to expert, has access to a safe and secure environment.
Matt Rogaczewski
Field Training Officer/Set Medic
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Field Staff
Jamie Lindley
Lifeguard/EMT
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Julian Casillas
Lifeguard/EMT
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Victor Erland
Ocean Lifeguard/EMT
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Joshua Ramirez
Lifeguard
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Charity Krause
Lifeguard
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Jennifer Kwon
Lifeguard Basic
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Gio Torres
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
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Omar Roman-Galvan
Lifeguard Basic
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Chris Serafin
Lifeguard/Set Medic
Water safety is not just my profession. It is where I come from.
Raised in San Diego and Hawaii, the ocean shaped every stage of my life. From an early age, water was not recreation. It was responsibility, discipline, and respect for forces that cannot be controlled.
As a professional lifeguard and first responder in film production, I have performed real world rescues in both open ocean and controlled aquatic environments. I have worked in unpredictable surf, strong currents, and calm water settings. These experiences developed situational awareness, risk assessment skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure when seconds matter.
True water safety means more than knowing how to swim. It means being prepared around any body of water, whether in a pool, at the beach, or offshore. Emergencies do not offer second chances, which is why prevention, vigilance, and professional supervision remain the foundation of everything I do.