OFFICIAL LAUNCH DATE: SEPTEMBER 22, 2025

CA, HI, OR & UT … HERE WE COME!  READ MORE…

Our Mission

Lifeguard™ is a Public Benefit 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 93-3581481) founded in 2023 after the Lahaina fires in Maui, where 102 lives were lost. Our mission is urgent and clear: to save lives by empowering communities to fight fire before it spreads out of control.

What We Do

  • Deploy Firehose Boxes: We install secure metal boxes at fire hydrants in at-risk communities. Each contains a nozzle, wrench, gloves and firehose(s).

 

  • Train Communities: Instructional videos and proficiency quizzes at firelifeguard.org/recap-quiz ensure community members know how to safely use the equipment.

 

  • Build Preparedness: We encourage neighborhoods to host Lifeguard™ Firehose Box Events, where residents gather, learn fire basics, including the use of a Lifeguard™ unit of and support one another.

 

  • Designate Local Lifeguards: Each box ideally has a dedicated community member—a “Lifeguard”—who maintains it and distributes keys when needed.

Our Founder

Oregon resident, Tim Loyd, a 30-year mechanical engineer, founded Lifeguard™ after seeing the devastation in Lahaina. His technical expertise and determination uniquely equip him to design, assemble, and deploy the Lifeguard™ system worldwide.

Our Focus

While wildfires rage globally, the organization’s initial round of fundraising will support installation of secure hose boxes in areas of Hawaii, California, Oregon, and Utah beginning in Q4 2025, with a long-term plan to expand nationwide and ultimately worldwide as resources allow. Each box features a scannable QR code that connects users to a short training video and quiz, giving communities the confidence to act safely and effectively when every second counts.

How You Can Help

Donations can be made securely online at firelifeguard.org/donate, via GoFundMe, or by mailing checks made payable to Lifeguard to:

Lifeguard
333 S. State St. #323
Lake Oswego, OR 97034

All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Tools For The Community

Beyond equipment, we provide access to the Lifeguard™ Live Fire & Burn Zone Interactive Map, offering real-time fire data and links to official fire alert systems in major cities.

Together, we can give communities a fighting chance to slow fires, protect lives, and support first responders on the front lines.

DONATION FAQs

Your donation directly supports our programs and initiatives, including the building and placement of Lifeguard™ firehose boxes in areas that need them most.

Each quarter, our Board votes to distribute funds for building and installing boxes in areas we believe need them most.

Our inaugural quarter is Q4 2025, focusing on Areas of California, Hawaii, Oregon and Utah.

Individuals or Organizations wishing to direct their donations toward a specific project, first please contact us directly. NOTE: $100,000 minimum donation.

We are committed to transparency and publish annual impact reports and financials to show exactly how funds are used.

Yes. Lifeguard™ is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. A receipt will be emailed to you for your records. Please consult a tax professional for more information.

Absolutely! Lifeguard™ works both with GoFundMe as well as DonorBox, a Stripe-verified partner. In other words, our partners and website both use industry-standard encryption and secure payment processors to protect your personal and financial information.