Navarre Beach
DEDICATED TO PROTECTING NAVARRE BEACH
Providing 24/7 fire suppression, emergency medical response, and ocean rescue services to residents and visitors.
🏛️ Board of Fire Commissioners & Governance
Public Sunshine BodyThe Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District is governed by a five-member elected Board of Fire Commissioners serving Santa Rosa Island under Florida Special District statutes.
📅 Monthly Regular Meetings:
Schedule: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM
Location: Fire Station 41 (1413 Utility Dr, Navarre Beach) & Virtual via Zoom
Public Participation: All meetings are open to the public in accordance with Florida Sunshine Law.
🏊♂️ Navarre Beach Junior Lifeguard Program
Our youth summer program teaches ocean safety, beach ecology, basic first aid, CPR awareness, and water rescue techniques under the direction of professional Navarre Beach ocean lifeguards.
- Ages: 9 – 16 years old
- Skills Taught: Ocean swim techniques, rip current navigation, rescue board paddling, and teamwork.
- Requirements: Participants must pass a basic swim tryout prior to camp session start.
👨🦽 Beach Wheelchair Loan Program
The Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District provides specialized beach wheelchairs to ensure our beach remains accessible to everyone. This program operates on a first-come, first-serve basis at no charge* to users.
Program Rules & Pickup Details:
- Sign-Out Time Slots: Daily from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM OR 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
- Station Pickup & Return: Chairs must be picked up from and returned to the Fire Station (1413 Utility Drive) before your time slot ends.
- No Advance Reservations: Chairs operate strictly on a first-come, first-serve basis and cannot be reserved.
- Vehicle Requirement: Please ensure your vehicle is large enough to accommodate the beach wheelchair (e.g., truck, van, SUV).
- Usage Area: Chairs can only be used on Navarre Beach sand (strictly prohibited on streets or sidewalks).
*Donations are accepted and directly support program maintenance.
📋 Request / Reserve a Beach Wheelchair →🏛️ Reporting Transparency & Public Records
In accordance with Florida Sunshine Law (Chapter 119, F.S.), all board agendas, meeting minutes, financial audits, and district records are freely available for public inspection.
💳 Online Payments
Coming SoonOur electronic online payment portal is currently in development and will be available soon.
In the interim, payments for vacation rental fire inspections, records requests, or donations can be made in person or by mail:
- Pay by Check or Money Order: Payable to Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District
- Station 41 Office: 1413 Utility Drive, Navarre Beach, FL 32566
- Questions: Contact Administration at (850) 939-2422
💬 Ask the Chief & Public Inquiries
Have a question regarding district operations, beach safety, or fire code compliance? Submit your question directly to Chief Kanzigg and review community answers.
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