Destin Beach Safety

Destin Beach Safety Destin Beach Safety is a specialized rescue service within the Destin Fire Control District.

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

Choppy conditions today we recommend staying knee-deep!
04/02/2026

Choppy conditions today we recommend staying knee-deep!

04/01/2026
Good morning! We will be continuing to fly single red flags today. Please use caution and ask a guard about your nearby ...
03/31/2026

Good morning! We will be continuing to fly single red flags today. Please use caution and ask a guard about your nearby rip currents and other hazards.

Rough surf today! Please be safe and swim near a Lifeguard. Thinking of.
03/30/2026

Rough surf today! Please be safe and swim near a Lifeguard. Thinking of.

Due to the surf conditions today we will be flying single red flags. Please use caution while swimming and contact your ...
03/29/2026

Due to the surf conditions today we will be flying single red flags. Please use caution while swimming and contact your nearest lifeguards with any questions. Remember knee deep is too deep and have a good day!

Yellow flags today but please be cautious of the north wind we have today. Inflatable flotation is not recommended due t...
03/28/2026

Yellow flags today but please be cautious of the north wind we have today. Inflatable flotation is not recommended due to the risk of being pushed out by the wind.

Yellow flag conditions y’all enjoy
03/23/2026

Yellow flag conditions y’all enjoy

Suns out today and we are flying yellow flags! Sunscreen up and stay safe!
03/22/2026

Suns out today and we are flying yellow flags! Sunscreen up and 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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