Virginia Beach Lifeguard Association

11/17/2025

10/29/2025

If you have a chance to help one of our alums and her family, please do. Support Lauren and the Barakey family GOFUNDME...https://gofund.me/660fbcbe7

Support for Lauren Barakey and Family Our dear friend Lauren Barakey,… Jason Fawcett needs your support for Support Lauren Barakey's Road to Recovery

10/28/2025

Happy National First Responder day! Today is a day to honor the hero’s who race towards danger in order to keep other’s safe. VB Ocean Rescue would not be where it is today without the help from our community of first responders.

Open water lifeguard are currently not federally recognized as first responders in the United States. You can learn more about the work lifeguards around the country are doing to try and change that. To learn more, visit https://www.usla.org/page/ConcurrentResolution27

Thank you again to all first responders🛟

10/28/2025

10/23/2025

Happy Throwback Thursday! We hope everyone is have a good and safe winter season!! if any former VBLS employees have any throwback photos you want to be shared on the instagram, dm us your photos! 📸🛟

10/12/2025

As we move into the winter months, Virginia Beach Ocean Rescue continues to reduce their staffing levels. Today, October 12th, is the LAST day supervisors are patrolling the Oceanfront. Swimming and surfing are NOT advised! We encourage everyone to stay safe during the next few months and we will be back on the beach the first Saturday in May 2026!🛟

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09/27/2025

09/20/2025

As the 2025 season starts to winds down, VB Ocean Rescue wants to thank all of our sponsors for their continued support. We are honored to be supported by sponsors who believe in the importance of water safety! Without the contributions from these local organizations, the VBLA would not be where we are today!! As always, swim near a lifeguard and make sure to check out these local VB establishments🛟🌊