Officers Save Suicidal Woman on Robert Moses Bridge Woman had written on Facebook earlier in the day that she planned to jump off of the well-known landmark. Suffolk County Police Officers are being credited for saving a woman who was attempting to commit suicide by jumping off the Robert Moses Bridge earlier this morning. Police […]
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FEMA Family Communication Plan for Children FEMA Family Communication Plan for Parents Are You Prepared? Hurricanes | Flooding Get Prepared Download the FEMA App Know your Evacuation Zone Make a Plan & Be Ready Stay Informed Forecast Hurricanes | Weather Getting Prepared… Getting prepared for a storm is the most important thing you can do for yourself and your family before a storm. […]
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08:00 / Team Managers Briefing 09:00 / Start of the event 1. Ocean Woman Open (Ironwoman Open) 2. Ocean Man Open (Ironman Open) 3. Ocean Woman Youth (Ironwoman Youth) 4. Ocean Man Youth (Ironman Youth) 5. Surf Race Female Open and Youth 6. Surf Race Male Open and Youth 7. Beach Sprint Female Open 8. […]
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From left to right: Michael Branca, Erik Gorman, Ron Kister, Charlie Appel, Legislator Kate Browning, Legislator Lynne C. Nowick, Legislator Robert Calarco, Brian Costello, Chief Robert Kolar, Captain Marty Viera, Combat Rescue Officer, 106 Rescue Wing, Mariusz Borkowski and Tim Delaney The Suffolk County Legislature wishes to join the citizens of Suffolk County in recognizing The Smith Point Lifeguards […]
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United States Lifesaving Team representing the International Surf Rescue Challenge, September 19-23, has been finalized! 2013 Sanyo Bussan International Surf Rescue Challenge Onjuku Beach, Chiba Prefecture Japan. “..Is based around a comprehensive competition program conducted over 3 tests, which includes swim, paddle board, surf ski and beach events..” 23 events each test day, 7 countries/10 teams […]
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In 2008, the Smith Point Lifeguards received The Billy George Sportsmanship Award. All of the lifeguards were very proud of this outstanding accomplishment. Five years later, at the National Lifeguard Championship in Manhattan Beach, California, Chief Bob Kolar received The Billy George Sportsmanship Award. This award is presented to the individual, who in the opinion […]
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D.J. Simonton started his ocean lifeguard career in 1989 at Smith Point Park, under the Legendary Joseph W. Dooley. During his tenure, as a Senior Lifeguard, Mr. Simonton maintained the outstanding record of “0” drownings. DJ as one of the country’s top beach flaggers and a sprinter has led the Smith Point team to numerous Local, […]
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Kevin Kolar started his ocean lifeguard career in 1986 at Smith Point Park, under the Legendary Joseph W. Dooley. During his tenure, as a Senior Lifeguard, Mr. Kolar maintained the outstanding record of “0” drownings. Kevin Kolar as one of the country’s top land pullers has led the Smith Point team to numerous Local, Regional and […]
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Cassie Dooley Lifeguard of the Year Cassie Dooley is currently going into her senior year at Bayport-Blue Point High School. Cassie exhibits on a daily basis what ocean rescue stands for. She is responsible, quick-thinking, and reliable. When she is not in tower, you will still see her working. From taking care of the tower, […]
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Final Score! Chapter: POINTS: 1. Smith Point NY 433.125 2. Destin 207.875 3. Fort Lauderdale 199.75 4. Boca Raton 98 5. Carolina Beach 79 6. Los Angeles City Lifeguard Assoc 41.5 7. East Bay 28.5 8. Hollywood Beach 24.5 9. Long Beach Lifeguard Assoc 22 10. Kauai 16 11. Aloha Surf Lifesaving 13 12. Los […]
Read More Smith Point Wins, 7th National Lifeguard Championship!
