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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 4, 2026Miami-Dade

Hollywood Ocean Rescue adds new rescue boat and safety equipment to Hollywood Beach

Hollywood Ocean Rescue has acquired a new rigid inflatable boat (RIB) and additional medical equipment to improve emergency response times and patrol capabilities along Hollywood Beach. The new gear includes life rings for after-hours use, defibrillators, and Narcan, intended to assist lifeguards and firefighters in water rescues and flood emergencies.

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Why It Matters

Beachgoers and boaters in Hollywood now have access to faster emergency response times and new self-rescue tools available along the shoreline.

Key Facts

  • Hollywood Ocean Rescue acquired a new rigid inflatable boat (RIB) to improve response times for emergencies and boat fires.
  • The new boat will be used to patrol artificial reefs offshore and assist firefighters during flooding events.
  • Lifeguard towers have been equipped with new defibrillators, Narcan, and emergency response bags.
  • New rescue life rings have been installed along the beach for public use during after-hours emergencies.
  • The new boat is the first of its kind purchased by the department, supplementing six existing personal watercrafts.

Who's Mentioned

organizationSunbeam Television Corp“Copyright holder of the news report.”organizationHollywood Ocean Rescue“The department responsible for beach safety and marine rescue in Hollywood, Flor”locationHollywood Beach“The specific beach location receiving the safety upgrades.”personJoyce Fuhrman“Hollywood Beach Marine Safety Chief.”other911“Emergency services contact number.”