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:
[email protected]

Yellow flag conditions today y’all enjoy!
06/01/2026

Yellow flag conditions today y’all enjoy!

Red flag 🚩. Make sure to swim near a lifeguard, stay safe.
05/31/2026

Red flag 🚩.
Make sure to swim near a lifeguard, stay safe.

ATTENTION!! ‼️🚨 We are upgrading to double red flag 🚩🚩 Due to dangerous surf conditions and rip currents we will be clo...
05/30/2026

ATTENTION!! ‼️🚨 We are upgrading to double red flag 🚩🚩 Due to dangerous surf conditions and rip currents we will be closing the water.

05/30/2026
Single Red Flag 🚩Please use caution, rip currents present. Knee deep is too deep! Stay safe!
05/29/2026

Single Red Flag 🚩

Please use caution, rip currents present. Knee deep is too deep! Stay safe!

🌊 Come join us next Wednesday, June 3rd, for Rip Current Education! Learn how to stay safe and informed at the beach thi...
05/28/2026

🌊 Come join us next Wednesday, June 3rd, for Rip Current Education! Learn how to stay safe and informed at the beach this summer.
📲 Contact us at 850-797-9449 for more information. We hope to see you there!

Destin beaches will be flying red flags today due to the presence of strong rip currents. Please do not go beyond knee ...
05/28/2026

Destin beaches will be flying red flags today due to the presence of strong rip currents. Please do not go beyond knee deep. Stay safe!

Good morning! We are still experiencing high surf and and rip currents so single red flags will stay in place. Please re...
05/27/2026

Good morning! We are still experiencing high surf and and rip currents so single red flags will stay in place. Please remain vigilant and swim near a lifeguard at all times!

pretty rough condition today make sure to stay knee deep and swimming near a lifeguard!
05/26/2026

pretty rough condition today make sure to stay knee deep and swimming near a lifeguard!

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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