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Hollywood honors lifeguard who rescued five and rolls out QR-code beach-safety info
Summary
Fire Chief James Russo honored a marine safety officer Aug. 28 for rescuing five people in a rip current and described a new QR-code system on lifeguard stands linked to NWS/NOAA data and Beach Safety software to provide near-real-time beach-condition information.
During a presentation to the City Commission, Fire Chief James Russo recognized a Marine Safety Officer who rescued five young men from a rip current near Tyler Street on April 27. "MSO So to saved the lives of 5 people under extraordinary conditions and circumstances," Russo said, describing how the officer entered the ocean with minimal equipment, secured all five victims…
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