Department of Public Safety

Beach Safety Division

Okaloosa County Beach Safety

“We protect the health, safety, and welfare of our community with pride and professionalism!”

Contact Us

Okaloosa Beach Safety’s main office is located at the western most end of the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island right next to Angler’s Restaurant.

This is our main base of operation where all lifeguards report for duty. The Chief and Lifeguard Supervisor keep offices here along with Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputies.

Okaloosa County residents and visitors are encouraged to stop in and visit the staff year round. Tours of the operation are gladly arranged with at least 2 days advanced notice.

If you have a beach experience or issue you would like to share with us, please contact Division Chief Tracey Vause or Lifeguard Supervisor Rich Huffnagle at the contact information below.

6 11th Ave Suite G-1

Shalimar, FL 32579

Phone: 850-651-7150

Fax: 850-651-7170

To contact us:

1460 NE Miracle Strip Pkwy

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Phone: 850-609-5111

Fax: 850-833-3846

E-mail: tvause@co.okaloosa.fl.us

Okaloosa County

Department of Public Safety