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OCEAN CITY ­ The Ocean City
Beach Patrol will hold the second
pre-employment physical skills ev-
aluation for the 2014 summer sea-
son on Saturday, Aug. 31.
There are no pre-certification re-
quirements and experience in
ocean rescue is not necessary.
Registration for the test begins at
10 a.m. at Dorchester Street and
the Boardwalk, with orientation and
a full day of testing at 11:30 a.m.
Candidates will swim 400m, run
300m, perform simulated swimming
rescues and demonstrate the ca-
pacity to run fast in timed sprint rac-
es.
Water-related activities take
place in the Atlantic Ocean with all
running activities take place on the
beach.
Although pre-registration is not
required, candidates can pre-regis-
ter for the test by visiting www.oco-
cean.com/ocbp and clicking on the
"Register for Upcoming Tests" link
under "Site Updates."
The Beach Patrol requires ac-
ceptable proof of age of all candi-
dates, including a driver's license,
birth certificate or U.S. passport.
Without proper proof of age, appli-
cants will not be permitted to partic-
ipate.
Following the physical skills eval-
uation, those meeting qualifying
standards are eligible for appoint-
ment to the second Surf Rescue
Academy, which will begin in May
2014.
The academy is eight days long
and all training and certifications will
be provided.
For additional information, con-
tact the Ocean City Beach Patrol at
410-289-7556 or visit www.oceanci-
tymd.gov/ocbp.
Beach Patrol
To Hold Physical
Skills Evaluation
Page 68
August 30, 2013
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