Long Beach Fire Department
Junior Lifeguard Program
UNIFORMS
UNIFORM POLICY
When a JG is in uniform, they are highly visible within the community and should act as proper, respectful representatives of the Marine Safety Division. This also applies outside of program hours and when transitioning to and from the program.
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All JGs are required to arrive in full uniform each day.​
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No other outerwear is approved to be worn during the program
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All participants should arrive ready to swim each day with their preferred swimsuit on underneath their uniform​. Boys may choose to wear their JG issued trunks, or a well-fitted, competitive style suit. Girls should wear a well-fitted, competitive style one or two-piece swimsuit. More information about swimming attire can be found here.
UNIFORM PICK-UP
JGs receive 1 shirt and 1 pair of trunks with registration. Families can purchase additional uniform items if they would like. The JG Team schedules 4 different uniform distribution days prior to the start of the program. All JG families should plan on picking up their uniform items on 1 of those 4 days. If you can't make it to any of these pick-up days, your JG will receive their uniform on their first day of the program.
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These are the only pre-program pick-up dates
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Please note: online orders will not be available for pick-up right away, and we do not offer shipping. Additional items can be picked up on the above uniform distribution dates.
You can purchase additional items on the JG Online Store. Please read the following before you place any orders:
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​​In the "Additional Notes to the Merchant" section, please write the name of the JG the order is for. If your order is for multiple JGs, please include all names.​
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We do not offer shipping - any items that you purchase will have to be picked up during the Uniform Pick Up days or during the 6 week summer program​.
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All of our sales are online via Square. This means that if you want to make any purchases DURING the 6-week summer program, you will need to do the following:
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Place the order online via Square
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Print the receipt (or write a note with the order number) and give it to your JG
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The JG will then show the receipt to their instructor during their session and will be able to pick up their item(s)
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Dates:
2025 DATES TBA
*We have a designated exchange date. We will not be exchanging items prior to this date to allow all JGs to receive the size their ordered.
Location:
Junior Lifeguard Station
5374 E Ocean Blvd, 90803
What to Expect:
Give the following information to the JG instructor at check-in
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JG's Age Group
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JG's Last and First Name
UNIFORM POLICY
BOYS' SWIMSUITS
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Boys may choose to wear JG issued trunks, or a well-fitted, competitive style suit.
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Common styles include speedos and/or jammers (to be worn under JG uniform trunks).
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If wearing a speedo or jammers under trunks, solid navy blue is highly preferred.
GIRLS' SWIMSUITS
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We recommend a well-fitted, competitive style, one or two-piece swimsuit (solid navy blue is highly preferred). Any brand is acceptable, however the suit must be full coverage. Our paid lifeguards are issued JOLYN suits.
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If purchasing from JOLYN:
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JOLYN suits can be ordered online or at The Swim Guy (4107 N Viking Way, Long Beach, CA 90808)
The Swim Guy, a local swim shop near Long Beach Community College, has partnered with us for a swim suit fundraiser! If you purchase your red or blue athletic suit from The Swim Guy and mention Long Beach Junior Lifeguards at checkout, 20% of your purchase will be donated back to the program's nonprofit! The nonprofit provides support to the JG program in the way of scholarships, additional equipment, and supplies!