New Jersey A1638 designates open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers.

New Jersey A1638 recognizes the critical role of open water lifeguards by designating them as first responders and emergency response providers. This bill acknowledges the essential public safety function these lifeguards perform, protecting countless lives from death or serious injury at great personal risk. Open water lifeguards are cross-trained in emergency medical response, marine fire safety, law enforcement support, and water rescue craft operations, enabling them to respond effectively to a broad range of emergencies. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New Jersey A1638 designates open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers.

New Jersey A1638 recognizes the critical role of open water lifeguards by designating them as first responders and emergency response providers. This bill acknowledges the essential public safety function these lifeguards perform, protecting countless lives from death or serious injury at great personal risk. Open water lifeguards are cross-trained in emergency medical response, marine fire safety, law enforcement support, and water rescue craft operations, enabling them to respond effectively to a broad range of emergencies. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.