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St. Petersburg, FL 33711

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Eckerd College Search and Rescue

Eckerd College Search and Rescue

Training

EC-SAR students train rigorously in a program designed to build both skill and conceptual understanding of the procedures used in maritime search and rescue.

Each member participates in an intensive, nine-month training program designed to develop a standard proficiency level in the basic skills:

  • Phase I, II, and III: Required progression for all first year team members covering basic seamanship, marlinespike, and rescue techniques.
  • Second Mate:  Further development into advanced rescue techniques.

After completing the these sequences of training, interested members may then pursue specialized training in:

  • First Mate:  Go aboard vessels we assist, lead crew and run deck aboard SRU.
  • First Responder:  Provide first aid to stabilize and transport injured persons to paramedics.
  • Coxswain:  Pilot single outboards on cases of lower complexity.
  • Boat Captain:  Pilot larger rescue vessels on more complex cases.


Students also learn how to function in our Operations/Communication center:

  • Radio Operator:  Monitors VHF, 800mHz, and phone communications.  Assists in the completion of computerized case records.
  • Operations Coordinator:  Supervise the Operations/Communications center and assist the SAR Coordinator in decision-making and case progression. 

New student members are welcome to complete a 6-week trial period before being offered a two-year membership service contract.

Waterfront Program

Upcoming Events

Friends of the Waterfront Dinner
Friday, March 8, 2013

Friends of the Waterfront Sailing Cruise
Saturday, March 9, 2013

EC-SAR Marine Yard Sale
Saturday, March 16, 2013

Waterfront Newsletter

wetnotes

Fall 2012 Issue