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

03/18/2026
Cold but gorgeous day y’all stay warm
03/17/2026

Cold but gorgeous day y’all stay warm

Cold and windy, yellow flag burr🥶
03/16/2026

Cold and windy, yellow flag burr🥶

1st day back for the lifeguards!
03/14/2026

1st day back for the lifeguards!

Destin beaches will be flying double red flags today. Please stay out of the water. Surf conditions are very dangerous. ...
10/26/2025

Destin beaches will be flying double red flags today. Please stay out of the water. Surf conditions are very dangerous. Stay safe!

Destin beaches will be flying red flags today due to dangerous surf conditions. Please do not go beyond knee deep as the...
10/25/2025

Destin beaches will be flying red flags today due to dangerous surf conditions. Please do not go beyond knee deep as these conditions are expected to build throughout the day. Winds are expected to reach 26mph this afternoon as well. Stay safe!

Destin beaches will be flying red flags again today. Be cautious of the rough surf and strong currents. If entering the ...
10/19/2025

Destin beaches will be flying red flags again today. Be cautious of the rough surf and strong currents. If entering the water, 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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