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

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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