The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) and Alys Beach are proud to announce their partnership to provide professional beach lifeguard services for the town’s homeowners and vacation guests beginning March 1, 2025.
The Alys Beach Neighborhood Association (ANBA) and SWFD finalized the agreement for services in February 2025. It’s a multi-year initiative, funded by the ABNA, that underscores the town’s commitment to a safe and enhanced beach experience.
“By creating this relationship with Alys Beach, we are increasing our footprint and improving our ability to provide coverage within a stretch of beach that was previously unguarded,” said SWFD Beach Safety Director David Vaughan. “A dedicated, staffed lifeguard tower means enhanced water supervision and public education for Alys Beach, as well as faster medical care and emergency response capabilities.”
The tower will be staffed daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., during the 2025 Beach Safety Season, which begins in South Walton on March 1 and runs through October 31. The location of this tower is a historic addition for SWFD, as it will be stationed within a seven-mile stretch of beach where towers have not been located in the past.
“That lifeguard’s primary responsibility will be to take care of Alys Beach’s residents and visitors through prevention and education,” Vaughan said. “They provide a high level of medical training, customer service, and are a steward of our community, as well as public safety.”
As the 2025 Beach Safety Season begins, SWFD and Alys Beach encourage those visiting the beach to swim near a staffed lifeguard tower and follow the beach flag warning system.
For more beach safety information, follow SWFD on social media or visit www.swfd.org.
The Alys Beach Neighborhood Association (ANBA) and SWFD finalized the agreement for services in February 2025. It’s a multi-year initiative, funded by the ABNA, that underscores the town’s commitment to a safe and enhanced beach experience.
“By creating this relationship with Alys Beach, we are increasing our footprint and improving our ability to provide coverage within a stretch of beach that was previously unguarded,” said SWFD Beach Safety Director David Vaughan. “A dedicated, staffed lifeguard tower means enhanced water supervision and public education for Alys Beach, as well as faster medical care and emergency response capabilities.”
The tower will be staffed daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., during the 2025 Beach Safety Season, which begins in South Walton on March 1 and runs through October 31. The location of this tower is a historic addition for SWFD, as it will be stationed within a seven-mile stretch of beach where towers have not been located in the past.
“That lifeguard’s primary responsibility will be to take care of Alys Beach’s residents and visitors through prevention and education,” Vaughan said. “They provide a high level of medical training, customer service, and are a steward of our community, as well as public safety.”
As the 2025 Beach Safety Season begins, SWFD and Alys Beach encourage those visiting the beach to swim near a staffed lifeguard tower and follow the beach flag warning system.
For more beach safety information, follow SWFD on social media or visit www.swfd.org.
