Beach Patrol
Ocean City, Maryland Beach Patrol information
By OceanCity.comJuly 5, 20215 min read
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Information on How to Qualify for the Beach Patrol
The lifeguards that become SRT’s are athletic, hard-working and responsible individuals who are qualified by Ocean City’s team specifically. If you want to work as a surf rescue technician in Ocean City, Maryland, contact Captain Arbin at Beach Patrol Headquarters at 410-289-7556. More information can be found at the Town’s website: You can also email for more information to ocbp@ococean.comList of OCBP Qualifications:
- 17 years of age or older.
- must be able to
- Complete a 300 meter soft sand run in less than 65 seconds (400 meter run in 80 seconds offsite testing.)
- Complete a 400 meter ocean swim in less than 10 minutes (500 meter in less than 10 minutes offsite in a pool.)
- enter and exit the ocean through the surf
- Complete a series of simulated rescues in the surf incorporating the rescue buoy.
- Complete a rescue using a cross-chest carry and victim removal techniques.
- Complete a medley of 150 meter run, 100 meter swim, and a 150 meter run.
- Complete a tower transport of the SRT chair a distance of 20 meters.
- Complete a series of basic lifesaving skills in which you perform holds and releases in a controlled water setting.
- Complete a personal interview.
- move an unconscious person of 150 lbs.
- see for 400 meters
- hear and locate a whistle blast from 300 meters
- speak and read English
Junior Beach Patrol Information
For those under 17 who think that the Ocean City Beach Patrol is something that might interest them, there is the Junior Beach Patrol program that mimics the training and activities of the certified SRTs.. Registration for this program begins in early March and is a four day program offered each week beginnin in July and running through mid-August. There is also a one afternoon introductory camp offered on Thursdays. More information is available from the Recreation and Parks Department at 410-250-0125.Beach Safety Presentations
Every Sunday morning at various locations along the ten mile Ocean City beach, Surf Rescue Technicians will give a brief overview of Ocean City and the beach environment. They will tell spectators about the weather and beach conditions for the day and will be available to answer any questions.Public Education Outreach Programs
Just when you thought the Ocean City Beach Patrol spent all their time training and working on the beaches in Ocean City, you learn something new: the participants offer activities, programs, speakers, and seminars to various groups such as boy and girl scouts, church groups, camps, schools, and civic organizations. They will conduct water safety demonstrations and talks not just in Ocean City, but throughout the region. They also provide tips and strategies for keeping children safe on the beach and in the ocean. If you are interested in this program and a speaker from the Ocean City Beach Patrol, contact them at 410-289-7556 or email them at ocbp@ococean.com.Surfing Beaches
During the off-season, surfing along Ocean City’s beaches is not controlled. During the high season, however, surfing is only allowed at certain beaches during the hours when the beach is guarded. Please click here for more information on the surfing beaches in Ocean City, Maryland.Contact Information:
Town of Ocean City Beach Patrol
109 Dorchester St.Ocean City, MD 21842 410-289-7556About OceanCity.com
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