6-25 thru 7-1 - Town of Ocean City

OCEAN CITY
BEACH PATROL
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Week of June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012
WEEKLY MEETING: CONVENTION CENTER – 41 st STREET-Northwest corner behind the indoor Food Court
AREA MEETING WITH SERGEANTS: 800hrs
CREW CHIEF MEETING: 0815hrs
SEMAPHORE TEST: 0820hrs—REQUIRED TO PASS PROBATIONARY STAGE
CREW MEETING: 0830hrs (Turn in individual stats, get schedule and assignments, information from Crew Chief)
OFFICERS’ MEETING: 0830hrs
USLA ANNOUNCEMENTS: 0845hrs
GENERAL MEETING: 0850hrs
LIEUTENANTS’ MEETING: 0945hrs
Surf Rescue Academy II: Supervised Probation-Week 1-Assigned to Crews
Veteran Recertification: Session I—Inlet—1000hrs with buoy and first aid kit. Syllabus includes run, swim, physical skills
review, special topics, CPR/AED review, spinal cord management, and first aid recertification.
Note: Arrangements have been made for parking in the Inlet lot. You must have a parking pass and present it with your gate ticket
when exiting or you will be required to pay the full fee. Do not park at OCBP headquarters. The training room will be open from 9:30 to
9:45 to secure your belongings.
OCBPSRA CERTIFICATION: Jet Drive Certification—HQ—1830hrs—Must have Safe Boating Cert. on file with the OCBP
Mandatory Daily Workout: Swim Day— Crew Chief determines specific workouts.
Opportunity to Compete: Rehoboth Ocean Series—Rehoboth Beach, DE
Surfing Beaches: Inlet / 45 th / 125 th St
Tides: High: 1225hrs
Low: 1838hrs
Special Events: Endless Summer Boogie Board Camp—38 th St.—1400hrs to 1600hrs
Free Breakfast—Son Spot—12 Worcester St.—0730hrs—0900hrs—Call 410-289-1296 to confirm
Free Dinner—OC Baptist Church—N. Division St.—1800hrs—Call 410-289-6573 to confirm
Movies on the Beach—Gidget—27 th St.—2030hrs
S.R.T. Name:
Daily Assignment
Rescues
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
6/25/2012 6/26/2012 6/27/2012 6/28/2012 6/29/2012 6/30/2012 7/1/2012
CREW
Totals
Preventative actions
First Aids
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TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2012
Officer in Charge: Lt. Mike Stone
Veteran Recertification: Session II—Inlet—1000hrs—Minimal equipment includes buoy, flags, whistle, and first aid kit. Bring
your fins if you have them. Syllabus includes run, swim, physical skills review, special topics, CPR/AED review, spinal cord
management, and first aid recertification. Note: Arrangements have been made for parking in the Inlet lot. You must have a parking
pass and present it with your gate ticket when exiting or you will be required to pay the full fee. Do not park at OCBP headquarters. The
training room will be open from 9:30 to 9:45 to secure your belongings.
OCBPSRA CERTIFICATION: None
Mandatory Daily Workout: Run Day— Crew Chief determines specific workouts.
Competition Workout: OCBP Triathlon Club—27 th St.—0700hrs—Bike; 0800hrs—Run
Opportunity to Compete: OCBP Floor Hockey—Northside Park—1900hrs
Surfing Beaches: Inlet / 43 rd / 123 rd St.
Tides: High: 1319hrs
Low: 0709hrs
Special Events: Beach Wedding—59 th St.—0900hrs
Endless Summer Boogie Board Camp—38 th St.—1400hrs to 1600hrs
OCBP Women’s Dinner—Pizza Tugos—1830hrs
Family Beach Olympics—27 th St.—1830hrs to 2030hrs
Beach Fireworks—N. Division St.—2230hrs
17 th Annual OCBP Women’s Dinner
Who: All Female OCBP SRTs, SBFs, & Secretaries
When: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 1830hrs
Where: Pizza Tugos in West O. C.
RSVP to Unit 15 by Friday, June 22 nd
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012
Veteran Recertification: Session III—Inlet—1000hrs—Minimal equipment includes buoy, flags, whistle, and first aid kit. Bring
your fins if you have them. Syllabus includes run, swim, physical skills review, special topics, CPR/AED review, spinal cord
management, and first aid recertification. Note: Arrangements have been made for parking in the Inlet lot. You must have a parking
pass and present it with your gate ticket when exiting or you will be required to pay the full fee. Do not park at OCBP headquarters. The
training room will be open from 9:30 to 9:45 to secure your belongings.
OCBPSRA CERTIFICATION: JBP Instructor Training—HQ Training Room—1830 hrs
Mandatory Daily Workout: Swim Day— Crew Chief determines specific workouts.
Opportunity to Compete: None
Scamper Camp & Camp Horizon: N. Division St.—1000hrs—1515hrs (Instructors report to HQ at 0900hrs)
Surfing Beaches: Inlet / 41 st / 121 st St.
Tides: High: 1417hrs
Low: 0759hrs
Special Events: Endless Summer Boogie Board Camp—38 th St.—1400hrs to 1600hrs
Movies on the Beach—Kung Fu Panda 2—Carousel Hotel—118 th St.—1830hrs
Equipment Needs
Equipments needs will be
handled by appointment only
Please contact Sgt. Kauffman at
HQ on Wednesdays to make
arrangements to discuss any
equipment concerns.
THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2012
Veteran Recertification: Session IV—Inlet—1000hrs— Minimal equipment includes buoy, flags, whistle, and first aid kit..
Bring your fins if you have them. Syllabus includes run, swim, physical skills review, special topics, CPR/AED review, spinal cord
management, and first aid recertification. Note: Arrangements have been made for parking in the Inlet lot. You must have a parking
pass and present it with your gate ticket when exiting or you will be required to pay the full fee. Do not park at OCBP headquarters. The
training room will be open from 9:30 to 9:45 to secure your belongings.
OCBPSRA CERTIFICATION: Scuba Dive Classes—HQ Training Room—1830hrs (Optional for OCBPSRA)
Mandatory Daily Workout: Run Day— Crew Chief determines specific workouts.
Competition Workout: OCBP Triathlon Club—0600hrs—4-hour Bike Ride—Finish at Jimmy’s Kitchen in Fenwick—Must be off
of work to participate
Opportunity to Compete: None
Surfing Beaches: Inlet / 39 th / 119 th St.
Tides: High: 1519hrs
Low: 0853hrs
Special Events: Free Dinner-Son’Spot Ministries-12 Worcester St.—1730hrs to 1930hrs—Call 410-289-1296 to confirm
Scuba Dive Certification Classes
For the next 4 Thursdays—HQ Training Room—1830hrs
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FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2012
Veteran Recertification: Session V—Inlet—1000hrs—Minimal equipment includes buoy, flags, whistle, and first aid kit. Bring
your fins if you have them. Syllabus includes run, swim, physical skills review, special topics, CPR/AED review, spinal cord
management, and first aid recertification. Note: Arrangements have been made for parking in the Inlet lot. You must have a parking
pass and present it with your gate ticket when exiting or you will be required to pay the full fee. Do not park at OCBP headquarters. The
training room will be open from 9:30 to 9:45 to secure your belongings.
OCBPSRA CERTIFICATION: None
Mandatory Daily Workout: Swim Day— Crew Chief determines specific workouts.
Opportunity to Compete: None
Surfing Beaches: Inlet / 37 th / Fountain Head
Tides: High: 1620hrs
Low: 0949hrs
Special Events: Beach Wedding--22nd St. –1830hrs
Free Breakfast—Son Spot—12 Worcester St.—0730hrs—0900hrs—Call 410-289-1296 to confirm
Movies on the Beach—Dolphin Tale—27 th St.—1830hrs
Free International Coffeehouse—OC Baptist Church— N. Division St.—2100hrs to 2400hrs
SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2012
Veteran Recertification: Session VI—Inlet—1000hrs— Minimal equipment includes buoy, flags, whistle, and first aid kit..
Bring your fins if you have them. Syllabus includes run, swim, physical skills review, special topics, CPR/AED review, spinal cord
management, and first aid recertification. Note: NO FREE parking in the Inlet lot. You will be required to pay the full fee. You may park
at OCBP headquarters. The training room will be open from 9:30 to 9:45 to secure your belongings.
OCBPSRA: Surf Rescue Academy II Supper Seminar - 1830hrs—Headquarters (MANDATORY)
Mandatory Daily Workout: Run Day— Crew Chief determines specific workouts.
Opportunity to Compete: None
Surfing Beaches: 35 th / High Point North
Tides: High: 1719hrs
Low: 1048hrs
Special Events:
SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2012—End of Pay Period
OCBPSRA CERTIFICATION: None
Mandatory Daily Workout: Swim Day— Crew Chief determines specific workouts.
Opportunity to Compete: None
Competition Workout: OCBP Triathlon Club—0700hrs—Bike Ride to Assateague
Surfing Beaches: 33 rd St. / Capri
Tides: High: 1816hrs
Low: 2347hrs
Special Events: Beach Lights Spectacular—N. Division St.—2130hrs, 2200hrs, & 2230hrs
OCBP Floor Hockey
Northside Park 1900hrs $5.00
Wear Your Athletic Shoes. No Blades
First Game Tuesday, June 26
Subsequent Games are on Tuesdays: July 3, July 10, July 17,
July 24, July 31, Aug. 7, Aug. 14
4 th of July
Special Detail Reminder
The Beach Patrol is in need of several SRTs to work
a special detail on July 3 rd and 4 th . If you are
interested in Boat Operator, Day Security, Lagoon
Guard, or Perimeter Security, see Lt. Stone.
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MONDAY, JULY 2, 2012
WEEKLY MEETING: CONVENTION CENTER – 41 st STREET-Northwest corner behind the indoor Food Court
CREW CHIEF MEETING: 0800hrs
SEMAPHORE TEST: 0820hrs—REQUIRED TO PASS PROBATIONARY STAGE
CREW MEETING: 0830hrs (Turn in individual stats, get schedule and assignments, information from Crew Chief)
OFFICERS’ MEETING: 0830hrs
GENERAL MEETING: 0850hrs
LIEUTENANTS’ MEETING: 0945hrs
OCBPSRA CERTIFICATION: SRA II-PSRT Eval. Week 1 due at 0930hrs
Veteran Recertification: Session VII—Inlet—1000hrs— Minimal equipment includes buoy, flags, whistle, and first aid kit..
Bring your fins if you have them. Syllabus includes run, swim, physical skills review, special topics, CPR/AED review, spinal cord
management, and first aid recertification. Note: NO FREE parking in the Inlet lot. You will be required to pay the full fee. You may park
at OCBP headquarters. The training room will be open from 9:30 to 9:45 to secure your belongings.
Mandatory Daily Workout: Run Day— Crew Chief determines specific workouts.
Opportunity to Compete: None
Surfing Beaches: 31 st / Quay
Tides: High: 0635hrs
Low: 1244hrs
Special Events: Beach Safety Seminar—OC Lifesaving Museum—1000hrs
Movies on the Beach—Puss in Boots—27 th St.—1830hrs
LOOKING AHEAD TO THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2011
Rookie Graduation—Inlet—0730hrs—Mandatory for all PSRTs
OCBPSRA event for SRT III—(Assist at Rookie Graduation)
UPCOMING 2012 BEACH PATROL EVENTS
June 26
June 27
June 25-July 3 & 14
June 27
June 30
July 5
July 5
July 10
July 11
July 14
July 14
July 21
July 28
Aug. 4
Aug. 11
Aug. 16-19
Aug. 18
Sept. 1
Women’s Dinner
JBP Instructor Training--HQ--1815hrs
Veteran Re-certification
Scamper Camp & Camp Horizon Beach Day
SRA 2 Supper Seminar
Rookie Graduation—0730hrs
Camp Horizon Beach Day
JBP Academy I
USLA Mid-Atlantics-Rehoboth
OCBP Group Picture Day
Captain Craig Swim
Mitch Maiorana Run Swim Run
OCBP 2012 Crew Comps
OCBP Triathlon
OCBPSRA 2013 Pre-Employment Ocean Test
Dew Tour-Pier—N. Division-OC, MD
OCBP Annual Awards Dinner
OCBPSRA 2013 Pre-Employment Ocean Test
Upcoming Town of Ocean City Special Events
Beach Lights Spectacular Sundays 2130, 2200, & 2230hrs N. Division St
Beach Fireworks Tuesdays 2230hrs N. Division St
4th of July in OC July 4 2000hrs N. Division St/Northside Park
Sunset Park Party Night July 7 1900hrs S. DivisionSt. —Flashback to the Beatles
OC Cruzers Car Show & Concert-Rob Fahey July 8 1430hrs Somerset Plaza
Sundaes in the Park July 8 1800hrs Northside Park—Key Largo Band
Concerts on the Beach July 11 2000hrs N. Division St.-Bob Lougheed & Mystery Train
Sunset Park Party Night July 12 1900hrs S. DivisionSt. —Full Circle
Sundaes in the Park July 15 1800hrs Northside Park—The Janitors
Concerts on the Beach July 18 2000hrs N. Division St.—Rising Sun Reggae
Sunset Park Party Night July 19 1900hrs S. DivisionSt. —Pat O’Brennan Trio
Dew Tour-Pier-N.Division-OC, MD Aug. 16-19 Various Times and Places
Movies on the Beach June-Aug . 2030hrs 27 th St. & The Carousel
Family Beach Olympics June-Aug. 1830hrs 27 th . St.
OC Lifesaving Museum Summer Programs July-Aug. 1000hrs OC Lifesaving Museum
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Stats. Week 4
6/11/12 to
6/17/12
Year-To-
Date
2012
Week 4
6/13/11 to
6/19/11
Year-To-
Date
2011
Week 4
6/14/10 to
6/20/10
Year-
To-Date
2010
Action
Preventions 6263 11001 6681 14972 2130 7312
Rescues 30 547 131 327 33 162
Minor First Aid 59 169 70 189 92 220
Ambulance Calls 1 13 21 42 7 32
Police Calls 3 14 1 11 4 10
USCG/MDNRP 0 0 0 2 1 1
Lost/Found Persons 10 38 9 63 7 44
Beach Wheelchairs 18 56 15 39 18 39
North Surf Beach 55 100 23 28 6 265
South Surf Beacj 123 667 168 583 191 427
Inlet Surf Beach 11 237 109 131 7 162
2012 Officers
Unit 2- Captain Butch Arbin
Unit 3- Lt. Mike Stone
Unit 5- 1st Lt. Skip Lee
Unit 6- Lt. Ward Kovacs
Unit 7- Sgt. Ryan Cowder
Unit 8- Sgt. Tim Uebel
Unit 9- Sgt. Ed Fisher
Unit 10- Sgt. Rick Cawthern
Unit 11- Sgt. James McVey
Unit 12- Sgt. Brent Weingard
Unit 13- Sgt. Jamie Falcon
Unit 14- Sgt. Mark Muller
Unit 15- Sgt. Colby Kauffman
Unit 16-Sgt. Steve Fowler
Unit 17- Sgt. Jeff Brabitz
Unit 18- Sgt. Ben Davis
Unit 19- Sgt. Mat Postell
Unit 20- Sgt. Jason Konyar
OCBP Office Assistants
Debi Tyler
Stella Malone
Kristin Joson
OCBP
P.O. Box 158
Ocean City, MD 21843
Phone # 410-289-7556
Fax # 410-289-8358
e-mail: ocbp@oceancitymd.gov
OCBP Surf Rescue Association – Price List
Whistles $5.00
Lanyards $6.00
Buoy Key Chains $4.00
Car window sticker Ocean City Beach Patrol $2.00
Beach Patrol Logo Tattoos $.25
Grey or White Ringer T-Shirts $10.00
Sweatshirts Adult $30.00
Child $25.00
Captain Craig T-Shirts $10.00
Long-sleeved T-shirts $15.00
Tye-Dyed T-shirts $15.00
Hats – 1 for $6.00 or 2 for $10.00
Swim Caps $5.00
OCBP Big White Towels $15.00
BP Bumper Stickers3:00 / $2 for 5.00
New OCBP Oval Sticker $2.00 / 3 for $5.00
Crew 2012 Crew Chiefs Assistant Crew Chiefs
1 Kevin Johnson David Balog
2 Liz Vander Clute Rob Fox
3 Jake Ritter Joe Keefe
4 Greg Evanoff John Miller
5 Alex Desy Bobby Forristal
6 Kelly McGrath Tommy Lurie
7 Mitch Witherow Rich Devine
8 Jon Clouser Kalani Linnell
9 Dustin Stokes Chris Babcock
10 Harrison Fisher Travis Sevier
11 Damien Sanzotti Dave Cuomo
12 Steve DeKemper Nick Sakell
13 Dave Haight Samm McElveney
14 Adam Atwood Ryan Grantham
15 Travis Wagner Dave Krabbe
16 Dan Pogonowski Max Posner
17 Jake Foy Justyn Zangwill
2012 Competition Schedule
June
25—Rehoboth Ocean Series
July
2—Sea Colony Challenge
11—USLA Mid-Atlantics Non-Crafts – Rehoboth Beach, DE
14—Captain Craig Swim
16—Dewey Beach Ocean Series
17—Jones Beach Invitational—Jones Beach, NY
18—USLA Mid-Atlantics Crafts – Long Branch, NJ
20—USLA Mid-Atlantics-Non-Crafts (Cape May, NJ)
21—Mitch Maiorana Run-Swim-Run
23—USLA Mid-Atlantics Junior Lifeguard (Sea Girt, NJ)
25—All Women’s (Sandy Hook, NJ)
26—Rehoboth Lifeguard Olympics
28—OCBP Crew Comps
30—Bethany Beach (Ocean Series)
August
6—Rehoboth Junior Lifeguard
9, 10, 11—USLA Nationals—Cape May, NJ
14—OCBP Triathlon
15—Middlesex BP Invitational
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OCBPSRA Results for 6/18/12 thru 6/21/12
200 Meter Sprint 6/18/12
First Name Last Name Crew Time
Derrick Snyder 16 :26
Billy Eckert 13 :27
Andy Norwalt 13 :27
Ryan Grantham 14 :26
Mike Keefe 8 :32
Mitch Masser 7 :28
Robert Forristal 5 :34
Bryan Clark 9 :31
Pat Sweeney 7 :30
Dave Krabbe 15 :36
Kevin Stang 8 :36
Sean Lanahan 14 :30
Kalani Linnell 8 :38
Jenelle Irwin 1 :36
Marcela Rojos 1 :36
Maude Desroches 15 :38
Karlee Zywusko 16 :31
Karen Hessler 17 :38
Dan Pogonowski 16 :33
Jon Wallander 8 :30
Joe Stedman 17 :30
Jake Foy 17 :31
Phil Fraley 17 :32
Ed Darnell 17 :30
Patrick O’Malley 7 :30
Joe Keefe 3 :34
Rich Devine 7 :36
Christopher Babcock 9 :30
Emmanuelle Ouellet 1 :40
Jon Rothermel 1 :30
Kevin Johnson 1 :31
David Balog 1 :32
Tyler Walker 1 :33
Justyn Zangwill 17 :28
One Mile Run 6/19/12
First Name Last Name Crew Time
Taiten Valiquette 11 7:11
Michael Legath 6 6:13
Karlee Zywusko 16 6:29
Billy Eckert 13 5:47
Eric Snee 15 6:35
Tyler Baxter 17 5:59
Christian Smith 15 6:50
Andrew Padley 13 6:29
Amanda Doane-Johnson 15 7:48
Rusty Barnes 15 6:21
Josh Wilder 3 6:18
Andy Norwalt 13 5:38
Derrick Snyder 16 5:42
Emmanuelle Ouellet 1 7:33
Tyler Walker 1 6:13
Marcela Rojas 1 7:15
Patrick O’Malley 7 5:57
Joel Harrison 6 6:29
Two Mile Run 6/20/12
First Name Last Name Crew Time
Karlee Zywusko 16 11:59
Maude Desroches 15 16:34
Karen Hessler 17 14:31
Jon Wallender 8 14:31
Mitchell Masser 7 11:49
Tyler Baxter 17 11:05
Eric Snee 15 12:01
Amanda Doane-Johnson 15 15:35
Dave Krabbe 15 14:44
Jake Foy 17 14:17
Sgt. Fisher O 12:31
OCBPSRA SRT Levels and Requirements
SRT I—Required for Round SRT Patch
• Complete Surf Rescue Academy
• Pass Semaphore Test
• 21 Days Incident Free
• 3 Successful PSRT Evaluations
• Complete Rookie Graduation
• Complete National Incident Management
Systems Courses (NIMS) IS 100 & IS 700
SRT II – Required for ACC (Previous Basic)
• Two Mile Run—18:00 minute limit
• One Mile Swim—40:00 minute limit
• Dispatch Training
• Beach Safety Seminar
• 100 Days Experience after SRTI
• NIMS Courses IS 200 & IS 800
SRT III – Required for CC (Previous Advanced)
• Paddleboard Training
• Landline Training
• 1 Mile Run—8:00 minute limit
• 200m Soft Sand Sprint—40 second limit
• Run-Swim-Run
• Two Person Rescue
• Successfully serve as Assistant Crew Chief
• Instruct at Rookie Graduation
• Junior Beach Patrol Instructor Training
• 100 Days Experience after SRT II
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JBP Training 6/21/12
First Name Last Name Crew
Haley Wolfsberger JBP
Cate Calogero JBP
Bryson Ericke JBP
Abbey Shobe JBP
Lauren Reck JBP
Ethan Mariner JBP
Tom Lurie 6
Travis Sevier 10
Leah Palmer 12
Karen Hessler 17
Seth Bergman 5
Patrick Kearns 5
Kari Sheahan 8
Nick Sakell 12
Dave Krabbe 15
Colin Stang 8
Jack Stang 1
Matt Wojciechowski 6
Michael Legath 6
Tyler Wlaker 1
Jon Rothermel 1
Zack Goodman 9
Taiten Valiquette 11
Amanda Doane-Johnson 15
Christopher Barton 5
Craig Hunkele 4
Mitchell Masser 7
Jonathan Clouser 8
Marie-Annick Beliveau 16
Mike Keefe 8
Christian Castaneda 8
Jon Wallender 8
Jarred Sears 2
Ptrick O’Malley 7
Christian Smith 15
Jenelle Irwin 1
Samantha McElvaney 13
The Captain Craig Swim
OCBPSRA Events-Round 2
June 27—JBP Instructor Training—HQ Training Room—1830hrs
July 6—Paddle Board—Dorchester St.—0830hrs
July 7—Jet Drive Recert.—HQ Training Room —1830hrs
July 11—2 Mile Run— Dorchester St.—0830hrs
July 12—200M Sprint – Dorchester St.— 0830hrs
July 12—2 Person Rescue— Dorchester St.— 0830hrs
July 16—Beach Safety Training—HQ Training Room —1830hrs
July 18—Landline – Dorchester St.—0830hrs
July 18—Mile Run – Dorchester St.—0830hrs
July 19—Run Swim Run— Dorchester St.—0830hrs
July 23—Jet Drive Certification—HQ Training Room —1830hrs
Aug. 8— Mile Swim—Dorchester St.—0830hrs
Maryland Basic Boating Safety
Northside Park
Section B: July 9-10
Mon & Tues.—1800hrs to 2130hrs
Residents-$25.00/Nonresidents-$30.00
A written test will be given for certification at the end of the course.
Register online at www.oceancitymd.gov (Click on Rec. & Parks)
FAX your form to 410-250-5409.
Course # 414503 B
REQUIRED FOR OCBPSRA ADVANCED
Note: If you are currently certified through a recognized boating
course, you do not need to retake this. Just provide a copy of your
card.
OCBP Triathlon Club
Last week’s workouts were so much fun that we’re repeating them this
week!
Tuesday, June 26 h will be a bike ride at 0700hrs from 27 th St., followed
by a run at 0800hrs.
Thursday, June 28 th will be a 4-hour bike ride, starting at 0600hrs at 130 th
St. and ending at Jimmy’s Kitchen in Fenwick. This is only open to
those who have off that day.
Sunday, July 1 st at 0700hrs will be a ride from HQ to Assateague and
back to HQ
July 14, 2012
Registration: 1700hrs
Race: 1800hrs
Location: 13 th St. & the Boardwalk
Competitors swim a measured mile with the
prevailing current to a finish line located at 13th
Street and the beach. Awards will be presented to
age group finishers and a commemorative t-shirt
is included in the $15.00 registration fee.
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OCBP Question-of-the-Week for The Worcester County Times
What exactly is an SRT? Are they like pool lifeguards?
SRT stands for surf rescue technician. Ocean/surf rescue is significantly more challenging than pool or lake guarding. The job
has far more responsibility and entails much more than a regular lifeguard. Because of the uniqueness of the job's demands,
beach patrol lifeguards receive specialized testing, training and certifications. Only after they have successfully completed Surf
Rescue Academy (much like a police officer or fire fighter) and have passed all certification requirements will they begin
safeguarding your family and receive certification as an SRT. The SRT is an important part of the beach environment. They are
strong swimmers, familiar with their areas, and are able to respond if someone is in danger. Additionally, every SRT is drug
tested, meets annual re-qualification standards, participates in weekly in-service training, is currently certified in First Aid, CPR
and use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED), and has current information on tides and local events. They also receive
training in enforcement of laws and local ordinances, search and recovery as well as perfecting their skills in management of
suspected head or neck injuries. It is important that you cooperate with the SRT in the performance of his/her duties.
IMPORTANT: Whenever you hear a whistle blast, even if you don’t think it is for you, locate the SRT to see what they may
need. Don’t be afraid to ask for help and remember to wave your arms when in danger.
To get current information about the beach patrol as well as daily stats and current beach conditions, you can follow the
beach patrol on Twitter or “like us” on the Official OCBP Facebook page. We can’t wait to be a part of your wonderful
experiences in Ocean City, because we are glad you are here, and always remember to “Keep your feet in the sand until the
lifeguard’s in the stand!”
Sgt. Jason Konyar has been with the Beach Patrol for 13 years. His area
of supervision is what we call the Middle-North, which is approximately
52nd Street to the Clarion Hotel. In addition to his area of supervision,
Sgt. Konyar is responsible for all of the American Red Cross First Aid
instruction for the Patrol. In the off-season, Sgt. Konyar is an educational
instructor of the Business Management and Finance S.T.E.M. Academy
at Worcester Technical High School. He also advises the school’s Future
Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter. He is married to Heather
Konyar who is the senior associate attorney at Cockey, Brennan &
Maloney, P.C. Jason and Heather have two small children, Ava and Jay.
If he is not spending time with his family or working, Sgt. Konyar likes to
kayak, hunt, and fish.
The lifeguard’s of the Ocean City Beach Patrol are glad to answer any of
your beach and water safety questions.
USLA Mid-Atlantic Region Championships
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Pier Village Beaches in Long Branch, NJ
9:30 am starting time
Registration starting at 7:30 am at Lifeguard Headquarters at Melrose
Ave. Beach.
The registration fee is $30- cash only please. The registration entitles
you to participate and includes a rash guard, lunch and the after party.
All participants must be active members of the USLA.
Good, Cheap, and Quick Food at Quicky’s
Visit Quicky's Pizza on the corner of Talbot St. and
Baltimore Ave. or call 443-664-2721
Call 877-958–2829 for free delivery.
Open late every day.
Special Discount for OCBP Lifeguards!
The Order of Events is as follows:
1) Open Surf Boat Heats- men and women
2) Surfski- all groups
3) Open Surf Boat Finals- men and women
4) Surf Boat age groups
5) Rescue Board Race- all groups
6) International Ironman and Ironwoman
7) American Ironman and Ironwoman
8) Taplin Relay
Boat, ski and board weigh-ins will be held at Melrose Avenue Beach
Access ramp.
Free automobile and trailer parking will be available directly across
the street from the weigh-in in the rear lot
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Attaboys
From: Andrey Hetmansky
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 4:14 PM
To: Butch Arbin
Subject: Recognition of Lifesaving Actions
CPT Arbin
I want to drop you a quick note to let you know that two of your lifeguards, Josh Steadman and Tyler
Baxter (I hope I haven't mixed up their names) have my deepest gratitude today. This afternoon my family
and I were swimming at the beach (at the 142nd street beach area) when my youngest daughter was
pulled out by a strong tide. My other daughter and I tried to rescue her and get her back in when we all ran
into difficulty. I then called out for help and within seconds, one and then the other lifeguard were at our
side bringing us back in. If it wasn't for these two outstanding young men, we could have easily been
listed in the next day Ocean City obituaries. Please recognize/provide commendation to these outstanding
individuals and pass on to them my deepest gratitude and appreciation for what they did for my family
today.
Thank you
Andrey Hetmansky
PS Please confirm receipt and provide me your higher HQ address so that I may send a formal letter of
appeciation.
From: Showman, Zack
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 5:03 PM
To: Butch Arbin
Subject: Thanks to the guard!!
Hi,
I just wanted to send my thanks to the guard (male) who brought my 10 year old daughter in yesterday at about
1:00. We were approximately in between 144th and 145th street on the ocean when my daughter got caught out to
far and couldn’t get back in. She was hand signaling to me and the guard saw her in distress and immediately took
to the water and brought her in with the orange life preserver. He was extremely fast and quick to action and we
appreciate this so much! I don’t know his name but if you could extend our thanks to the guy who brought her in we
would appreciate it. Thanks so much!
Thanks,
ZACK SHOWMAN
CONSUMER SAFETY OFFICER
FDA/CDRH/OC/DRMO/FOB
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From an E-mail received on Monday, June 18, 2012
I took these pictures today from my balcony at the Hilton Hotel on 3200 N Baltimore Ave. It was
at 1:05. Very scary to watch but everything turned out so well I was very proud of the boys. I just
wanted to make sure everyone knew how hard they worked with these girls and how important
they are on the beaches. Kathleen
Captain’s Note: These are 6 of the 30 pictures I received by E-Mail. People see “EVERYTHING”
we do both positive and negative. The lady who sent these picture sent them within an hour of the
incident. Everything you do, you should do with the idea that someone will be recording it and
will post the pictures or video on the Internet. DO NOT embarrass the Beach Patrol or Yourself!
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Event Group _____ Comp. # _______
Age Group ______
Gender Group ____
Paid $ _____
Cash CK # _____
The 18 th Annual
Captain Robert S. Craig
One Mile Boardwalk Swim
This memorial swim is in honor of the contributions of the late
Beach Patrol Captain Robert S. Craig.
ALSO, The Ginny Craig ¼ Mile Swim
Welcome! Please read and complete the following. When finished, sign in the space provided below.
Return this document along with your registration fees. Thank you and Good Luck!
Registration: $15 if mailed before July 10, 2012. $20 Race-day registration (5 pm)
First Name:
Last Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Telephone: - -
Birth Date: / / Age: Gender: Female Male
E-mail Address:
Agency Affiliation:
(if none, write NONE)
WOULD YOU WANT TO BE CONTACTED ABOUT FUTURE JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE OCEAN
CITY BEACH PATROL? YES NO
Select an Event by Circling one = 1 Mile Swim ¼ Mile Swim
Select an Age Classification by Circling one
One Mile Swim
1/4 Mile Swim
Boys Girls Juniors 16yrs old & under Boys Girls 12yrs & Under
Men Women Open All Ages Boys Girls Juniors 13yrs to 16 yrs
Men Women Seniors 30yrs to 39 yrs old Men Women Open All Ages
Men Women Masters 40yrs to 49 yrs old Men Women Masters 40yrs & Over
Men Women Veterans 50 and Over
-OVER-
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WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the 2011 Summer Competition Series sponsored by the Ocean City
Beach Patrol Chapter of the United States Lifesaving association and the Town of Ocean City’s Beach Patrol, an athletic/sports event,
which includes related events and activities, the undersigned:
1. Acknowledges and fully understands that each participant will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury.
This includes permanent disability, death, and economic losses that might result not only from their own actions, inactions or
negligence, but the actions or negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment
used. Further, that there may be other risks not known or reasonably foreseeable at this time. Acknowledge, that mine or the
minor’s participation is voluntary and agrees to:
2. Assume any and all risks of personal injuries to the minor or myself and authorize the Town of Ocean City, the Ocean City
Beach Patrol, to contact Ocean City Emergency Medical Services to render any emergency medical treatment that may be
deemed necessary for the minors or mine or to take the minor or me to any hospital. I (we) give authorization to a physician
or surgeon for the minor or me to receive care and/or emergency medical treatment when necessary. If such medical
treatment or hospitalization is required, I agree to pay all medical and hospital bills related hereto, permanent or partial
disability, or death and damages to myself or the minor or any property, caused by or arising from participation in the event
or activity.
3. Release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Town of Ocean City, The Ocean City Beach Patrol, their respective
administrators, directors, agents, coaches and other employees or volunteers of these organizations, other participants,
sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, all of
which are hereinafter referred to as “releasees”, from any and all liability, loss, damage, claim, demand or cause of action
against those attributable to myself or the minor’s participation in the event or activity, whether same shall arise by their
negligence or otherwise, except that injury or loss which results from gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct of
one of those individuals or organizations.
4. Agree that prior to my or the minor’s participation in the event or activity, I or the minor and parents will inspect the
facilities, equipment, and areas where the event or activity being conducted, and if either of us believe any of them are
unsafe, will immediately advise the person supervising the event, activity, facility or area.
5. Grants the releasees the right to film, photograph or videotape the participant during the event which extends to all phases of
publicity, promotion and advertising.
6. Warrant that the minor or I are in good health and has no physical condition that would prevent the minor or me from
participation in the event or activity.
I / We have read the above waiver and release, understand that we have given up substantial rights by signing it and sign
voluntarily.
________________________________
Participant’s Signature
__________________
Date
The following also must be signed and completed by the Parent or Guardian of each Competitor under 18. I, the parent or legal
guardian, consent to the minor’s participation in the event.
_________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature
Relationship to Minor Child
__________________
Date
__________________
Minor Child’s Age
DO NOT MARK IN THIS
SPACE
OFFICIAL CHECK
All Information Provided
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