Recognizes open water lifeguards in Hawaii as first responders for their critical role in emergency response and public safety.

The bill acknowledges open water lifeguards, including ocean safety officers and water safety officers, as first responders in Hawaii. It highlights their essential role in emergency response, public safety, and community wellbeing. Lifeguards are recognized for their specialized training, responsibilities, and the wide range of emergency situations they handle, both in water and on land. The bill urges state and county agencies to provide lifeguards with the rights, resources, and respect accorded to first responders.

Recognizes open water lifeguards in Hawaii as first responders for their critical role in emergency response and public safety.

The bill acknowledges open water lifeguards, including ocean safety officers and water safety officers, as first responders in Hawaii. It highlights their essential role in emergency response, public safety, and community wellbeing. Lifeguards are recognized for their specialized training, responsibilities, and the wide range of emergency situations they handle, both in water and on land. The bill urges state and county agencies to provide lifeguards with the rights, resources, and respect accorded to first responders.