Fourteen new members of HGEA’s Unit 15 are making waves after successfully completing the eight-week training program for the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department. Joining the finest ocean safety professionals in the world, these recruits will be assigned across Oahu’s shores as first responders and guardians of residents and visitors alike.
The graduates include Jesse Arias, Brisco Beaton, Malaika Bishaw, Anthony Bonfanti III, Nicco Crew, Nainoa Kapu, Chaz Kuikahi-Molina, Zenon Kulchitsky, Garrett Moos, Omid Nouripour, David Paine, Jr., David Rigauld, Jr., Nicole Salerno and Kale Wallace.
“Through their courage, discipline, and aloha, these new lifeguards have earned their place among one of the most elite ocean safety teams in the world,” said Ocean Safety Chief Kurt Lager in a statement.