#maui ocean safety
Ocean Safety Officers transition to 10-hour shifts
On April 6, 2025, Maui County’s Ocean Safety Bureau extended their lifeguard services to 10-hour shifts to better protect beachgoers, per the Department of Fire & Public Safety.
Deceased humpback whale calf off Maui draws state, federal response
Responders are working with staff from the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary to tow the whale remains offshore for disposition, as requested by Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners.
Two join ranks of Maui Ocean Safety following 12 weeks of recruit training
The County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety added two new Ocean Safety officers to their force after the graduation of Recruit Class 7.
American Medical Response offers swimming safety tips for beachgoers
American Medical Response reminds beachgoers of lifesaving tips to stay safe while enjoying the ocean.
Four Maui recruits graduate as part of the Ocean Safety Bureau’s 4th Recruit Class
Graduating Ocean Safety Officers are: Maluhia Scott, Bryceen Silva, Brody Santiago, and Rachel Hillen. They will be joining the ranks of the Ocean Safety Bureau and will be assigned to current lifeguarded beaches throughout Maui County.
Residents Comprised Eight of Nine Fatal Ocean Drownings in Hawai‘i Since April
Residents comprised eight of nine fatal ocean drownings in Hawai‘i since April (compared to only four of the 14 fatal drownings from January through March, the pre-lockdown period in Hawai‘i).
Lombardi Promoted to Lieutenant at Ocean Safety
The Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety announced the promotion of Ocean Safety Officer Jeff Lombardi to the rank of Lieutenant.
New Study: 72% of Maui Ocean Drownings are Visitors
New data shows that from 2007 – 2016, there were 873 drownings in Hawaiian waters, 690 or 79% were ocean related.
Mākena Golf & Beach Club Launches Free Summer Ocean Safety Program for Youth
Mākena’s Keiki Kiaʻi Kai aims to increase youth self-confidence, physical conditioning, and ocean awareness through water safety, first aid and rescue protocol.
2017 Junior Lifeguard Program Offered by MFD’s Ocean Safety Bureau
The 2017 summer Junior Lifeguard Program is being offered at three Maui locations on each of the three session dates listed. Daily locations will vary within each district during the two-week program period.
Exclusive: Rescue Tube Program Launches at South Maui Beaches
A rescue tube initiative that started on Kauaʻi in 2009 is now making its way to Maui as advocates combat alarming statistics surrounding ocean deaths in Hawaii
Emergency Crews Assist Distressed Vessel Near Nākālele Point
The two Maui men ran into engine trouble while fishing and were not able to call for help because of a dead cell phone battery.
SUP Rescue at Honokeana Cove in Nāpili
Fire and Ocean safety are responding to a report of a juvenile female paddle boarder who lost her paddle and was seen drifting about 150 yards off shore at Honokeana Cove in Nāpili.
New Maui Brochure Features Tips on Ocean Safety, Shorebreak and Sharks
The brochure includes a map of County beach parks that have lifeguards, as well as tips on how to deal with rip currents and shorebreaks, and how to avoid chance encounters with sharks. Several months after the debut of an educational ocean safety video at Kahului Airport, Maui County officials today announced the release of an Ocean Safety Guide brochure available for download online.
