California State Parks Lifeguard - 75th Anniversary Beaches & Parks Patch 2025

Description

T
his is for
Lifeguard 75th Anniversary
4"
x 2.75" PATCH
that reads:
CALIFORNIA BEACHES & PARKS LIFEGUARD - 1950 -2025
The Lifeguard 75th Anniversary Patch is an authorized uniform item for wear on lifeguard swim trunks during 2024-2025.
In the upcoming year 2025, California State Parks will be recognizing the 75-year history,
contribution, and accomplishments of California State Parks Lifeguards.
Lifeguard services began in California's state parks in 1950, at Huntington State Beach. Robert
Isenor first developed and is recognized as the founder of the state parks lifeguard service. The
first permanent lifeguard classification was created in 1956. Since 1967, state parks lifeguards
have rescued over a quarter of a million people and thousands of water rescues are performed
every year by state parks lifeguards. Lifeguards play a critical role in the Aquatic Safety Program
within California State Parks, for the protection of millions of park visitors to state park beaches,
lakes, and other areas.
To encourage public and department staff awareness of the 75-year contribution of lifeguards, the
two designs (patch & badge patch) are authorized for purchase beginning June 1, 2024 and for wear on the
Department uniform for the period beginning October 1, 2024, and concluding December 31 ,
2025.  An anniversary badge may be worn in place of the standard Department badge. The patch is
authorized to be worn in place of the Department lifeguard patch on the red trunks of all lifeguard
Classifications or other classifications authorized to wear the lifeguard uniform in the course of
their duties. The anniversary patch shall not be affixed to any other uniform item.
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State Park Lifeguards are open-water lifesaving professionals.  They help operate and manage state park units including coastal beaches, inland lakes, reservoirs, and rivers.
Aquatic Safety in California State Parks.
Public Safety
Aquatic Rescues
Medical Aid
Operating and Maintaining Emergency Equipment
Law Enforcement Services
Specialty Assignments such as SCUBA Diving & Swiftwater Rescue
Visitor Assistance
Advising visitors of rules and regulations
Providing general park information
Public Education and Interpretation
Community Outreach
Interpretive Programs
Junior Lifeguard Program
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CSP Mission. To provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.
California Department of Parks and Recreation
manages 280 park units, which contain the finest and most diverse collection of natural, cultural, and recreational resources to be found within California. These treasures are as diverse as California: From the last stands of primeval redwood forests to vast expanses of fragile desert; from the lofty Sierra Nevada to the broad sandy beaches of our southern coast; and from the opulence of Hearst Castle to the vestiges of colonial Russia.
California State Parks contains the largest and most diverse natural and cultural heritage holdings of any state agency in the nation. The State Park System includes State Parks, State Natural Reserves, State Historic Parks, State Historic Monuments, State beaches, State Recreation Areas, State Vehicular Recreation Areas, State Seashores and State Marine Parks. Within the system are Natural and Cultural Preserves, lakes and reservoirs, coastal beaches, historic homes, Spanish era adobe buildings, lighthouses, ghost towns, museums, visitor centers, conference centers, and off-highway vehicle recreation areas.  Together, State Park System lands protect and preserve an unparalleled collection of culturally and environmentally sensitive structures and habitats, threatened plant and animal species, ancient Native American sites, historic structures and artifacts... the best of California's natural and cultural history.
With over 340 miles of coastline, 970 miles of lake and river frontage, 15,000 campsites and 4,500 miles of trails, the State Park System provides wonderful recreational, educational, and inspirational opportunities for over 67 million visitors a year.
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