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Welcome to Corolla Ocean Rescue! Corolla Ocean Rescue (COR), a division of Corolla Fire and Rescue EMS, provides a minimum of 19 lifeguards during the summer months and peak visitor season. These lifeguards are either assigned to fixed tower locations or patrol the oceanfron on ATVs. The lifesaving operation covers about twenty-two miles of beach, serving over 1.2 million visitors per season. The mission of this lifesaving organization is to provide the safest beach environment possible. Corolla Ocean Rescue personnel focus on prevention of accidents through education of and interaction with the general public and has been in operation since 1991. Corolla is located on the northern most part of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It is bordered by the Currituck Sound on the west and the Atlantic Ocean on the east. The area is surrounded by wildlife, known mostly for its wild horses and water fowl. Also, because it sits just north of the Graveyard of the Atlantic, i.e., Cape Hattaras, this is an area rich in history and tradition. The Corolla Ocean Rescue season begins Memorial Day weekend and continues through Labor Day weekend. The operation consists of twelve stationary lifeguard stands, seven roving ATV patrols, and one QRV (Quick Response Vehicle) manned by a certified NC EMT. Corolla Ocean Rescue also responsible for responding to emergencies in the Currituck Sound. If you are interested is employment with this exciting organization, please feel free to contact us. |
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Contact Information: Sylvia Wolff: Supervisor Scott Simpson: Captain Jose Peña: Captain Catherine Parks: Captain Adam Hess: Captain
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| This page was last updated: 17 October 2007 |