Lifeguard & Safety Ltd provides health and safety services, including marine safety, to the film and television industry. The company is owned and operated by Willy Heatley in Auckland, New Zealand. With a background in Surf Lifesaving, Rescue Helicopter and Powerboat rescue diving, the initial focus of the company was centred around sports events, including powerboat racing. With a reputation for their professional services they moved into the film and television industry where they have established a reputation as a leader in their field. After over 15 years contracting to Lifeguard & Safety, Nick Fryer was placed into the role of COO in 2018. Nick holds a formal qualification in health and safety as well as qualifications that cover our scope of work. With his vast skillset and knowledge of the industry, Nick is able to ensure Lifeguard & Safety provide high standard safety programmes with excellent communication and understanding.

At Lifeguard and Safety Ltd our most valued assets are our team of skilled professionals. We take care of our team so that they can take care of our clients. Our safety specialists have an extensive range of skills to ensure that we have people to cover the varied and diverse environment of the film industry. We pride ourselves in our ability to create safe working environments for cast and crew while achieving the desired vision of productions. The experience and skills of our team makes Lifeguard & Safety the company best suited to achieve the results productions demand through our pragmatic ability to find solutions to health and safety challenges.

From low budget productions to large scale international films, studio based drama to helicopters in remote locations, tiny documentary teams to crews in the hundreds, in New Zealand and abroad, we have an abundance of experience in keeping your team safe, healthy & performing at the top of their game.