Beach Patrol

The Galveston Island Beach Patrol (GIBP) is a Texas Emergency Medical Services First Responder Organization certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

GIBP is certified as an “advanced” level agency of the United States Lifesaving Association and is the designated lifeguard service for the City of Galveston.

GIBP employs over 100 people comprised of lifeguards, senior guards, supervisors, peace officers, and dispatchers. The mission of GIBP is to protect the 7-8 million people who visit the Galveston beaches each year, respond to aquatic emergencies 24/7/365, educate the public about beach safety, provide water safety talks at schools, and be a good community partner.

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Galveston Island Beach Patrol
About GIBP

GIBP is certified as an “advanced” level agency of the USLA, and is the designated lifeguard service for the city of Galveston.

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Galveston Island Beach Patrol
Full-Time Staff

Meet the men and women who work tirelessly each and every day to keep our beaches safe and secure.

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Galveston Island Beach Patrol
Galveston Island Park Board

The Park Board of Trustees is a governmental entity created for the purpose of directing all tourism efforts for Galveston.

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Galveston Island Beach Patrol
Park Board PD

The Park Board Police Department augments the operations of the Galveston Island Beach Patrol and fits under the GIBP umbrella.

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Galveston Island Beach Patrol
Galveston Marine Response

The GMR is a multi-agency response group that is under the command of the Galveston Emergency Management Office.

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