Dewey Beach Patrol Fundraiser

SUPPORT THE DEWEY BEACH PATROL

In order to maintain high standards and exemplary performance, all members of the Dewey Beach Patrol must undergo rigorous physical training and educational coursework. The DBP is nationally accredited by the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) to certify its members in open water rescue. Each guard is certified as: (1) an Emergency First Responder by the Delaware State Fire School, (2) as a Health Care Provider by the American Heart Association; and (3) as an open water rescue lifeguard through the USLA (Appendix A). First year lifeguards are required to complete a minimum of twenty-one (21) days of rookie training that includes intense physical conditioning and the completion of the annual rookie test. In addition, the DBP is a standing member of the Sussex County Lifesaving Association (SCLA). All lifeguards must continuously complete routine training in CPR, standard first aid and c-spine injury stabilization. 

The DBP safeguards Dewey Beach on a daily basis from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Extended season duty typically applies. Operational duties begin at 9:00 AM for roll call, briefing and training. The lifeguards sign on at 10 AM sharp, clear the water at 4:57 pm and sign off at 5:00 pm unless an active response is in progress.

Your donations help to offset costs associated with Beach Patrol expenses, including the purchase and maintenance of essential life-saving equipment and supplies. Additionally, each year during the month of August, members of the Beach Patrol travel to the USLA National Lifeguard Championships, where they will compete against lifeguards from across the United States in a variety of athletic competitions and rescue simulations. Fundraising efforts for this competition will take place July through mid-August, and your donations are greatly appreciated to help the team get to nationals!