Destin Beach Safety

Destin Beach Safety Destin Beach Safety is a specialized rescue service within the Destin Fire Control District.
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On Sunday June 8, 2003, eight people drowned on Panhandle Beaches and hundreds were rescued. After that horrific day, the Destin Fire Control District created it’s Beach Safety Division. Since 2004, Destin Beach Safety has been patrolling the waters of Destin, ensuring the safety of it’s visitors. The addition of Destin Beach Safety has made drownings on the beach drop dramatically, almost to zero

. Starting out with only six ATV’s patrolling and roughly a dozen employees, the patrol has grown dramatically. As of 2013, Destin Beach Safety has expanded to include:
-Over 40 employees
-8 Rescue Rhino’s
-2 Lifeguard Rescue Crafts
-4 Lifeguard Chairs
-2 Beach Wheel Chairs
Destin Beach Safety has also been issued an Advanced Lifesaving Certification from the United States Lifesaving Association. Every employee is USLA certified and undergoes extensive training in First Aid, CPR, and AED. It is our mission at Destin Beach Safety to not only make the beaches of Destin the most beautiful in the world, but also make them the safest. FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT:
Beach Safety Chief
Joe D’Agostino
(850) 837-8413
or email:
destinbeachsafety@yahoo.com

04/18/2026
Yellow flags : medium hazards todayUV index (11)Make sure to apply sunscreen! ☀️
04/17/2026

Yellow flags : medium hazards today

UV index (11)

Make sure to apply sunscreen!

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🌊🏁 Join us for the next stop in the ECLA Race Series!Destin Beach Safety is excited to host a fun morning of events on S...
04/10/2026

🌊🏁 Join us for the next stop in the ECLA Race Series!

Destin Beach Safety is excited to host a fun morning of events on Saturday, April 25th featuring:
• Surf Race
• Board Race
• Board Relay
• Board Rescue Race

Come out and support your local lifeguards and cheer on the competitors!

📍 Shirah Public Beach Access
🕢 Line up: 7:30 AM
🏁 Race start: 8:00 AM

Parking available at Shirah Beach Access + parallel parking along Scenic 98 (permits provided).
We look forward to seeing you out there! 😎🌊

Continuing with single red flags today due to ongoing surf and rip currents. Please continue to use caution and be mindf...
04/10/2026

Continuing with single red flags today due to ongoing surf and rip currents. Please continue to use caution and be mindful of where you are swimming.

Red flags today in Destin due to the dangerous surf conditions. Please do not go beyond knee deep. Stay safe!
04/09/2026

Red flags today in Destin due to the dangerous surf conditions. Please do not go beyond knee deep. Stay safe!

Address

117 Crystal Beach Drive
Destin, FL
32541

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm

Telephone

+18507979449

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