Marine Rescue

Lifeguard Orientations & Tryouts

If you are interested in employment with SJCFR as a seasonal beach lifeguard you are invited to attend an orientation meeting at the Fire Rescue Beach Office, 366 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, January 17th at 6pm or January 22 at 10am. Tryouts will be held at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center January 28th, and February 5th. For more information, visit our employment page.

About Us

Since 1933 St. Johns County has been providing superior lifesaving services on the county’s beaches to residents and visitors alike. Today, St. Johns County Marine Rescue is a part of St. Johns County Fire and Rescue Department. The Marine Rescue Section is an Advanced Certified Agency through the United States Lifesaving Association.

The department employs 6 year-round Fire/Rescue personnel assigned to Marine Rescue, and approximately 80 seasonal lifeguard staff members. In addition, we work with 20 firefighters who have cross trained to work at Marine Rescue incidents. The individuals who make up St. Johns County Fire/Rescue and Marine Rescue provide technical water rescue and lifeguard services to the entire 41 ocean front miles, as well as the 216 square miles of inland water that constitutes St. Johns County.

Employment
St. Johns County Marine Rescue employs seasonal staff during the summer months from May to the end of September. Individuals wishing to work with Marine Rescue should attend one of the informational Orientation Meetings at the St. Augustine Pier Marine Rescue Office. For more information about orientations, please contact Marine Rescue (904) 209-0340. More information.

Jr. Lifeguard Program

The purpose of the St. Johns County Junior Lifeguard Program is to increase self-confidence and promote safe behavior in the aquatic environment. Throughout the course students will acquire a wide range of skills including first-aid, CPR and rescue techniques. Safety is our primary consideration anf each student will be challenged to have fun, become more confident in the water, and learn respect for themselves and each other. More Information.

For more information, please contact Amy Land, Marine Rescue (904) 209-0340.