Palm Beach County moves Ocean Rescue under Fire Rescue and approves $8.1 million transition package

Jan 7, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to transfer Ocean Rescue operations from Parks & Recreation to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and approved an $8.1 million funding package plus $127,000 in capital transfers to support the transition and equipment needs.

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The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to move Ocean Rescue operations, staff, vehicles and equipment from the Parks & Recreation Department into Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and approved a funding package to support the transition.

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