LIFEGUARD OF THE YEAR MAC HIRSH

2022 was Mac Hirsh’s fourth year with our Beach Rescue Division. He performed an outstanding job this season. Mac has demonstrated responsibility, leadership, and dedication throughout his career on the beach. Mac works as a patrol often helping the rookies get adjusted to lifeguarding on our beaches. Mac has been involved in two significant rescues where he was vital in saving several lives; one of which was while double red flags were posted. Without regard for his own personal safety, Mac continues to enter our waters, matter how rough, to perform rescues.

During the 2022 season, Mac had a total of 96 preventative actions, 234 public contacts, 100 minor medical calls, and 59 enforcements.

Rookie Of The Year Cade Williams

Lifeguard Cade Williams started his first year with Gulf Shores Beach Rescue this year and has grown to be an exceptional lifeguard. Cade is the epitome of a gogetter. Cade worked extremely hard to earn his spot on the beach this season. However, his hard work and determination did not stop once he was hired. Cade’s training has continued all summer, and he has shown his dedication to this job. Cade is always the first lifeguard to arrive at work and the last to leave. He never has to be told what needs to be done, and he has exceeded all expectations of what it means to be a lifeguard.

During the 2022 season, Cade had a total of 886 preventative actions, 1,771 public contacts, 158 minor medical calls, and 68 enforcements.