South Walton Fire District couldn’t be more grateful for your support during our 20th Season of Beach Safety Operations. Here’s a quick breakdown of the stats from the past season, which runs March 1 – October 31.
78 Water Rescues322 Public Assists487,503 Preventative Actions0 Drowning Fatalities896 Medical Calls2,910,536 Public Contacts175 Lost People AssistsBeach Flags: 166 Days of Yellow, 65 Days of Red, 14 Days of Double Red, 182 Days of PurpleAverage Gulf Temperature: 76 Degrees Fahrenheit3,268 Hours Spent Training4 New Towers73 Lifeguards On Staff185 Junior LifeguardsThey’re now hiring and conducting swim tests for 2026. Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/SWFDBeachSafetyCareers
