Trent Maxwell Nearly Died Becoming a Bondi Rescue Lifeguard

Trent “Maxi” Maxwell was just a teenager when he set his sights on becoming a Bondi Rescue lifeguard.

What should have been the start of his dream career almost became the end of his life.

In this gripping conversation, Maxi shares the day a powerful swell and a split-second mistake nearly took him under and how it changed the way he sees the ocean forever.

From brutal rescues to life-and-death decisions, this is the reality behind the cameras of Bondi Rescue… and the toll it takes on those who wear the blue.

👇 Here’s what’s inside:
→ The moment he thought he wouldn’t make it back to shore
→ The harsh truth about training to join Bondi Rescue
→ The rescues that still haunt him
→ How lifeguards prepare for the worst every day
→ What he’s learned about fear, survival, and the ocean

Maxi doesn’t hold back. This is Bondi Rescue like you’ve never heard it.

0:00:00 - Introduction
0:01:01 - Introducing Trent Maxwell
0:02:13 - Early Life and Discovering His Passion
0:07:11 - Journey to Becoming a Fire Fighter
0:09:20 - The Brick Lane Pathway
0:11:02 - Rise to Bondi Rescue Stardom
0:13:28 - Aussie Beach Safety Tips
0:17:30 - Thrills & Challenges of Firefighting
0:22:40 - Coping with Stress
0:26:32 - Launching Live Learn Survive
0:34:12 - Teaching Kids First Aid
0:36:44 - Shout Out to Frontline Workers
0:40:10 - Leading & Inspiring Youth
0:41:55 - The Most UNBELIEVABLE Bondi Rescue Story!
0:47:10 - The Crucial Role of a Lifeguard
0:50:27 - The Most Heartbreaking Story from Fire Fighting
0:59:18 - Big up, Maxie!
01:00:40 - Wrapping Up

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