Fernandina Beach Ocean Rescue

Happy Fourth from FBOR! 🇺🇸🦅

When you’re out enjoying the beach today, make sure to 🇺🇸swim near a lifeguard🇺🇸.

🌊With large crowds, it may be easy for children to get lost, so choosing a meet-up spot (like a lifeguard tower) and keeping children close by is a smart idea.

🏖️Additionally, make sure to seek shade and stay hydrated.

Have a safe Fourth, Fernandina Beach! 🦅

🌊 This week, two of our lifeguards had the chance to speak at the Nassau County Emergency Management TEAM for GIRLS Camp.

This camp aims to encourage and inspire the next generation of young girls to explore careers in law enforcement, fire services, emergency management, and emergency medical services.

Huge thanks to Nassau County Emergency Management for providing our team with this incredible opportunity! Shoutout to GraceAnn Harris and Karen Geisler for sharing tips on ocean safety and for mentoring the next generation of female public safety workers.

Another day, another 500-meter swim 🐠

🌊Every month, our guards complete a physical test consisting of a 500-meter ocean swim in under 10 minutes to maintain their status as ocean lifeguards.

🛟This is one of the many requirements our lifeguards must meet to be ready to jump into action.

Great job, FBOR guards!

🏖️ The final tryouts for the Fernandina Beach Ocean Rescue Junior Lifeguard Academy are this Friday! 👀

🌊 This is a great chance for your child to learn life-saving skills, build water confidence, and have fun!

☀️ Find more details at https://www.fbfl.us/1154/Junior-Lifeguard-Program

FBOR is here with an important reminder:
🚨Stay away from jetties🚨

We understand how tempting it is to venture across these rocks. However, jetties are not designed for recreational activities and pose several dangers.

⚠️At low tide, the rocks may seem like a safe place to explore, but that can quickly change as the tide comes in. This often leaves people stranded on the rocks as the tide covers the way back to shore.

🌊In addition, waves can be irregular and unpredictable, causing individuals to be pushed into sharp, barnacle-covered rocks and suffer serious injuries.

❗Thinking about swimming near a jetty? Often, permanent rip currents form next to jetties due to the constant undulations of the ocean floor and can sweep swimmers out to sea or into sharp rocks.

Stay safe, swim near a lifeguard, and stay away from jetties ☀️

🚨 Fernandina Beach Ocean Rescue is here to celebrate 🏖️ National Beach Safety Week from May 18th to 25th.

Our first safety tip for National Beach Safety Week is 🛟 swim near a lifeguard 🛟.

🌊 Our lifeguards are not only trained to respond to rescues and medical emergencies but also work tirelessly to prevent them long before they happen. This means warning visitors about potential hazards like rip currents and high surf.

🚨Remember, we are here for YOU! Your safety is our top priority. So the next time you visit the beach stay safe and swim near a lifeguard. 🏖️

🚨First tryout for the spring recruit academy is this Saturday, April 18th, at 8am at the Atlantic Recreation Center Pool!🚨

- Swim 500 meters in under 10 minutes.
- Tread water for 5 minutes.
- Swim 15 meters underwater.

Do you have what it takes? 🌊

More information and the online waiver are available at https://www.fbfl.us/1156/Seasonal-Employment

As the season starts to ramp up, so will our beach staffing. 🏖️ On weekends, beginning April 4th, our lifeguards will be at Main Beach, Seaside Park, and Peters’ Point from 10:30am to 5:00pm. These guards are well-equipped to perform water rescues, first aid, and educate the public on beach safety. 🌊 Don’t hesitate to stop by any of our staffed towers or emergency vehicles if you have any questions.

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Safety starts with you! Stay safe and swim near a lifeguard.😎