Stay Safe in the Water

Marquette residents, and visitors alike, take joy in the many beautiful city beaches this coastal city has along Lake Superior. Although enjoying the beach is generally considered a safe activity, there have recently been a series of unfortunate events, leaving our community wondering if more could be done to help keep beachgoers safe as they enjoy the City’s waterfront. A Waterfront Safety Task Force (WSTF) was established on August 30, 2010 by the Marquette City Commission. The group was charged with in-depth exploration of waterfront safety. The WSTF spend considerable time analyzing data from proficient sources and researching solutions for identified problems. It was clear from the data that a one size fits all approach will not work in our city. The Marquette Fire Department trains lifeguards and manages the Waterfront Safety Program.

Flag Advisory System

McCarty's Cove

HIGH HAZARD - UNGUARDED

N. McCarty's Cove

HIGH HAZARD - UNGUARDED

South Beach

HIGH HAZARD UNGUARDED

Picnic Rocks

HIGH HAZARD UNGUARDED

Middle Bay Beach

HIGH HAZARD UNGUARDED

Clark Lambros'Beach Park

HIGH HAZARD UNGUARDED

BEACHES ARE CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

EMILY Sign

E.M.I.L.Y. (Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard)

In July 2017 E.M.I.L.Y. was installed at Middle Bay Beach on the northwest side of Presque Isle Park. The EMILY device is now available for use by previously trained Marquette City Employees and the public through assistance provided by Central Dispatch. Upon witnessing a person in distress, the public will follow the instructions on the EMILY Storage Box by calling 911. Central Dispatch will give the caller the lock code to unlock the EMILY Rescue Device and then walk the rescuer through the deployment of the device. The rescuer will guide the EMILY Rescue Device out to the person in distress via remote control, so they can hold on to the floating EMILY Device until Fire, Police and EMS Crews arrive to rescue the victim.
Lifebuoy

Lifeguard Program

Training

Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Certification and Re-certification courses are now available.  We have the courses starting on May 12, 2023.  

Lifeguards employed by the City must be at least 16 years of age and are required to be both Lifeguard and Waterfront Certified.  

Applications are being accepted for seasonal lifeguard positions for the 2023 beach season. Please complete an online application at: https://www.marquettemi.gov/departments/administrative-services/human-resources/ 

Rip Currents

NOAA-NWS Marquette Long Shore and Lake Superior Rip Current Forecast

Michigan BeachGuard System

E. coli and beach opening/closure monitoring for beaches in the City of Marquette.