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First woman to serve as NYC's chief lifeguard tells her story

Janet Fash made history when she became the first woman to serve as New York City's chief lifeguard. She joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to share stories from her new memoir, "Lifeguard: A Love Story."

Published August 15, 2026, 4:24 PM

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First woman to serve as NYC's chief lifeguard tells her story

Janet Fash made history when she became the first woman to serve as New York City's chief lifeguard. She joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to share stories from her new memoir, "Lifeguard: A Love Story."

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First woman to serve as NYC's chief lifeguard tells her story

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