Rehoboth Beach Patrol

RBP "For Life" Independent Flim

I became a rookie on the Rehoboth Beach Patrol in 1993. I was 17 years old and a junior at Dover High School. I began competeing for the lifeguard competition team in 1996 and captured 2 Mid-Atlantic championships in the 2 mile beach run. I was 4th at nationals in the same event 3 different years. I was proud to be a part of the 10 consecutive Championship titles that RBP won at the Rehoboth Lifeguard Olympic.

In 1999 I became a Leiutenant with the Rehoboth Beach Patrol. I was responsible for conducting an eight week training program for the rookie guards in my section. My duties also included educating all lifeguards in my section of the beach on issues such as safety, city ordiances, and physical fitness.

I have rescued over 280 people from the ocean in my ten year career with the Rehoboth Beach Patrol. "The people you work with become very close friends; you really appreciate everyday you step out onto the beach and work with them". It is a great place to work, live, and train.

Rehoboth Beach:

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Established in 1921, the Rehoboth Beach Patrol is considered one of the Nation’s leading Beach Patrols. With over an 80 year history of excellence in safety, a strong history in lifeguard competition achievements, and a fully operational Emergency Medical Unit, the Rehoboth Beach Patrol is truly leading the way to tomorrow… and beyond.

The Rehoboth Beach Patrol is a department of the City of Rehoboth Beach. It operates seasonally from Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend through three weeks following Labor Day.

Hours of Operation

Ø Weekdays: 10am – 5pm

Ø Weekends and Holidays: 10am- 5:30pm

Coverage Area

The entire 2-mile area of beach within the corporate city limits is guarded.

Stand Location

Portable wooden lifeguard stands are positioned throughout the beach based on beach patron population. Two lifeguards are assigned to each stand; some areas that are highly populated have an additional stand staffed by one lifeguard, on a per diem basis.

Rehoboth Beach Headquarters is located on the Boardwalk at Baltimore Ave., just north of Rehoboth Ave. The headquarters houses an Emergency Medical Unit and the administrative offices.