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Volusia County Beach Safety named 2023 Beach Patrol of the Year

In the 2023 season, Volusia County Beach Safety performed 2,512 water rescues and 35,811 preventive actions.

  • By David Hunt, Volusia County Community Information
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 15, 2024
File photo by Jarleene Almenas
File photo by Jarleene Almenas
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Volusia County Beach Safety has been named the 2023 Beach Patrol of the Year by the Florida Beach Patrol Chiefs Association. The recognition underscores the agency's exceptional efforts and dedication throughout the year.

In the 2023 season, Volusia County Beach Safety performed 2,512 water rescues and 35,811 preventive actions, responding to 1,162 medical emergencies, and addressing 41,272 calls for service.

The association acknowledged the agency's achievements in competitions as well. Volusia County Beach Safety's competition team secured third place overall in the USLA Southeast Regional Lifeguard Competition in Delray Beach and eighth place overall in the USLA National Lifeguard Championships in Virginia Beach. 

 

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