Jim Lockwood

Jim Lockwood has been a professional lifeguard for the City of San Diego Fire Rescue Lifeguard Division since 1986. He spent 12 years on the ocean honing his ocean surf, lifesaving, and personal watercraft skills.

Jim Lockwood

Owner

Jim Lockwood has been a professional lifeguard for the City of San Diego Fire Rescue Lifeguard Division since 1986. He spent 12 years on the ocean honing his ocean surf, lifesaving, and personal watercraft skills. He then transferred to the San Diego Lifeguard’s Boating Safety Unit, where he received specialized rescue boat handling and boat rescue training. With over 26 years as a professional rescuer, Jim has logged countless water rescues and medical aides.

Jim’s training and experience includes:

  • Emergency Medical Technician, CPR, AED
  • Rescue Boat Operator, Hard Hull
  • Marine Fire Boat Operator
  • Inflatable Rescue Boat Operator and Instructor
  • CA Dept of Boating and Waterways Marine Firefighter
  • Boat Accident Investigation and Reconstruction and Boating Navigation Certifications
  • Rescue Three Swift Water Rescue Technician I and II
  • San Diego Fire Rescue River Rescue Team
  • USCG Helicopter Training
  • Law Enforcement PC 832A Certification
  • Production Diver/Water Safety For Fox Studios Production of the Titanic
  • Water Safety/Water Stunts
  • Water Safety on a number of triathlon
  • Big Wave World Tour PWC Operator