Palm Beach County moves Ocean Rescue into Fire Rescue and approves $8.1 million transfer

Jan 6, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners approved transferring Ocean Rescue operations, staff and equipment into Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and authorized an $8.1 million funding transfer to cover personnel, operating and capital needs for the remainder of the fiscal year. The vote was 6-0.

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Palm Beach County commissioners voted unanimously on Jan. 6 to place Ocean Rescue under the command of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and to transfer $8.1 million to fund the change for the rest of the fiscal year.

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