Become an Ocean Lifeguard! Fernandina Beach Fire Rescue to hold annual tryouts for seasonal Lifeguards for the 2026 Beach Season! We are in need of highly motivated and qualified personnel to staff our beaches for the upcoming summer. No experience required. We provide all the required training during your Ocean Rescue Academy. Starting pay is $18.23 per hour! Hiring and Training Program Step 1: Complete Online Application and Training WaiverFernandina Beach Job ApplicationOcean Rescue Training Waiver All applicants under 18 must have a parent/guardian signature.Email application and waiver to [email protected], and also advise on which tryout below you will be attending. Step 2: Attend a Tryout. *Requirements: Swim 500 meters in 10 minutes or less, Tread water for 5 minutes, Swim 15 meters under water.*Dates & Times: Saturday, April 18 at 8:00am and Friday, April 24 at 5:00pm. Please email us ahead of time with the date you plan to attend: [email protected]*Tryout Location: Atlantic Recreation Center Pool. 2500 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, Florida Step 3: Attend Ocean Rescue Training Academy*Dates: May 4-May 17: Monday / Wednesday / Friday 5pm-9pm; Saturday / Sunday 9am-7pm*Location: Atlantic Recreation Center. 2500 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, Florida Questions: Call or text our on-duty Ocean Rescue Supervisor: 904-780-4254 or email: [email protected]