There’s no question that Oahu’s North Shore is home to some of the most dangerous waves in the world. But it’s also home to world’s most elite class of lifeguards.

CBS Mornings traveled to Pipeline to speak to the men and women whose job it is to put their own lives at risk to save someone else’s. Featured Unit 15 members include David Wassel, Tau Hanneman, Kyle Foyle, Kirk Ziegler, Jeffrey Okuyama, and Vitor Marcal.

Patrolling the beautiful yet treacherous waters, the water safety officers from Honolulu Ocean Safety are ranked as some of the most skilled in the profession worldwide. With upwards of more than 1,000 rescues for some veteran lifeguards, it is evident how the work our members do on the coast protects the community and saves lives.