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Smith Point Lifeguards
Founded on
July 8th, 1959
Smith Point County Park, Fire Island, Shirley, New York
Suffolk County Parks Department

Chief of Lifeguards
Kevin Kolar
W (631) 852 1317       C (631) 804-8398
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Assistant Chief
Keith Kolar
Email: guardsmithpoint@gmail.com

Captains
Timothy Delaney
James Dooley

Edward Noll
Richard Sinclair
Mariusz Borkowski
Christopher Hoagland
Erik Gorman
Michael Blum
Garrett Thibodeau

Patrick Scribner
Matthew Pluhowski

Christopher DeLuca

Beach Safety Tips
1.Swim only in guarded area.
2.Do not dive into shallow water.
3.No ball playing or Frisbees on shore line.
4.Never swim alone.
5.Children should always swim with adult supervision.
6.Check with lifeguards on beach and surf conditions.
7.If you hear a whistle, look to see if the lifeguard is signaling you.
8.Avoid digging deep holes that can be hazardous to others.
9.Never sit or dig in front of the lifeguard tower.
10. No glass containers are permitted on the beach.
11.No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the beach.
12. NEVER fake calls for HELP. However, don’t be embarrassed to call for help.
13. If you need help, do not panic. If you are unable to swim back to shore, call or wave for help. The lifeguards are well trained in water and beach safety. Respect their presence and judgement and never interfere with their work.