Helping Support the Mission of Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue
About
Who We Are
The Friends of WB Ocean Rescue is a non-profit organization operating under the umbrella of the Wrightsville Beach Volunteer Firefighter Association, a 501 (c)(3) organization. All donations and revenue generated by the Friends of WB Ocean Rescue are used to help support the mission of Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue, minimizing the occurrence of death and injury in the aquatic environment.
What We Do
The Friends of WB Ocean Rescue provides community training and education on:
First Aid & CPR
Drowning Treatment and Care
Hemorrhage Control
In addition, the Friends of WB Ocean Rescue also assists in:
providing financial support for the Captain Jeremy Owens Junior Guard Camp
Offering travel assistance and equipment for the WBOR USLA competition team
Supporting unique training opportunities for the WBOR staff, to include mental health support and training
Aiding in innovative drowning-related research
Why We Do It
We strive to support WBOR in their mission of keeping all beach visitors safe while enjoying one of the best destination in the world, Wrightsville Beach.
We thank you for your support!
All in all, ocean safety is our number one priority. We want to continue to educate the public on rip current awareness so they understand the potential dangers and know what to look for the next time they are at the beach. Check out our page on ocean safety to learn more about rip currents and how you can help reduce drownings caused by them. Share what you learned with friends and family so they can also know what to be aware of at the beach. As always, we thank you for your continued support. We would not be able to do what we do best without the help of our community!