Who We Are
Interested in serving with Smith Point Sea Rescue?
Smith Point Sea Rescue (SPSR) is a state chartered, 50 years young, all-volunteer search and rescue organization that covers the Chesapeake Bay from the Potomac River to the Rappahannock River and the Potomac River from Coles Point to the Bay. Members share year-round duties, 24 hours a day, to assist boaters in need and engage in search and rescue missions, as well as conduct training and maintaining equipment.
What We Do
Members of SPSR are expected to:
- Have completed a Safe Boating Course and have boating experience.
- Actively participate on the duty schedule:
- Serve on duty for one week at a time, every four or five weeks, spring, summer, and fall, on a rotation that fits your schedule.
- Stay within a 20-minute drive of your assigned rescue boat while on duty.
- When on duty, if you must leave the immediate area or will be unavailable, alert your Duty Captain prior to your absence.
- Attend monthly meetings unless out of town or ill. Meetings are on the second Monday of the month at 1830.
- Complete annual onboard training as prescribed by the SPSR Training Plan.
- Complete CPR and First Aid Training provided by SPSR.
- Participate in group activities, such as the Oyster Roast, Christmas Party, Annual Picnic, highway cleanup.
- Participate when asked to represent the organization at community events SPSR chooses to support.
- Learn, grow, and become an active part of the Smith Point Sea Rescue planning and leadership team.
- Have a desire to support their local community......"there when needed."
Contact Membership Chair. Kendra Simpson (703)-967-6830 or Pete Ortiz (540) 446-8972
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