North Wildwood Beach Patrol

The North Wildwood Beach Patrol is a branch of the public works department in North Wildwood, New Jersey, responsible for the oversight, supervision, and regulation of beach patrons. It is responsible for the supervision of approximately 1.5 miles of public beaches, servicing thousands of bathers every summer. Lifeguards are certified in ocean rescue, land rescue, police assistance, and first aid and medical assistance, including CPR.

North Wildwood is located on the southern tip of New Jersey. North Wildwood, along with the cities of Wildwood and Wildwood Crest, make up a five-mile-long island that is separated from the mainland of New Jersey by bays and marshland ( ). The three cities together make up the world’s single largest free, public beach. The cities of North Wildwood, Wildwood and Wildwood Crest are independent cities with independent governments and public works; however, they often assist each in times of need and trouble.