Since 1936, the mission of the Long Beach Township Beach Patrol has been to provide the highest level of qualified lifeguards to educate, patrol, and protect the public and beach environment for Long Beach Townships 12 miles of ocean beach.

The Long Beach Township Beach Patrol aims to pro-actively approach lifeguarding by training our lifeguards not only in ocean rescue techniques, but also in identifying beach and water hazards such as wind, surf, and rip current conditions and to control swimming and beach activity accordingly.

The Long Beach Township Beach Patrol strives to provide a safe yet enjoyable beach environment. To do this we employ nearly two-hundred lifeguards who are trained in cardio pulmonary resuscitation, first aid, oxygen administration and defibrillation.

The Long Beach Township Beach Patrol also operates a variety of other programs including an Exchange Program which brings lifeguards from Australia and various European countries. A SCUBA Search & Rescue Team, the Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Program, the Beachwheels Program, which provides beach wheelchairs to people with disabilities and the Lifeguard In Training Program, which teaches young men and women in all aspects of ocean lifeguarding.

The Long Beach Township Beach Patrol has been certified by the North Shore Lifesaving Association (NSLA) as meeting its recommended guidelines and standards for lifeguard agencies.Since 1936, the mission of the Long Beach Township Beach Patrol has been to provide the highest level of qualified lifeguards to educate, patrol, and protect the public and beach environment for Long Beach Townships 12 miles of ocean beach