MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to nationally certify local maritime emergency responders

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 03/21/2017 06:33 PM EDT

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Media Advisory  

March 21, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 7th District PA Detachment Tampa Bay
Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment Tampa Bay
24/hr duty cell (305) 965-4672

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to nationally certify local
maritime emergency responders

NAPLES, Fla.— The Coast Guard is scheduled to host the National Association of Boating Law Administrator's boating operator search and rescue course Wednesday in Naples and invites media to attend the training.

Who: Members from Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach will certify local maritime emergency responders from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Collier County Sheriff's Office, Marco Island Police Department, North Collier Fire Department and Marco Island Fire Department.

What: The NASBLA boating operator search and rescue course includes classroom and on-the-water training. Participants who become certified will be nationally qualified to respond to maritime emergencies. They will be entered into a qualification database maintained by NASBLA and recognized by the Coast Guard and FEMA. 

Where: Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 93, 1099 9th St. S, Naples, FL 34102

When: Wednesday, March 22 at 1 p.m.

There will be opportunities for ride alongs and interviews. Media interested are requested to contact Petty Officer 2nd Class Ashley J. Johnson at 305-965-4672.

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