East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue - new

08/13/2026

🚨🌊Train. Prepare. Respond. 🌊🚨

Another night of putting our skills to the test and sharpening the teamwork that matters when the call comes.

Ready when our community needs us.

08/07/2026

Today's SGN/Some Good News to report: Nothing new or out of the ordinary, just our well trained & well seasoned EHTown Lifeguards & 1st Responders doing their job, keeping our beaches safe for our community & visitors alike.
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“While swimming in waves that didn’t appear large, I was caught in a rip current and pulled out into the ocean. Whenever I tried to swim back to reach the bottom, the current dragged me back out. I raised my hands, called out for help, and panicked as I realized I was going nowhere,” Svetlana Frolova said in a harrowing account of the lifesaving efforts of East Hampton Town lifeguards on Sunday.

A high rip current risk over the weekend was responsible for 137 ocean lifeguard saves (some preventive actions, some true saves) since last Thursday, according to Jeff Thompson, Amagansett’s chief lifeguard, who said 90 percent of those saves occurred on the stretch of beach in downtown Montauk that lifeguards call Hotel Row.

“In my 12 or 13 years of guarding it was the busiest weekend I’ve ever had,” Thomas Brierley, the town’s assistant chief lifeguard, said by phone on Tuesday evening. Mr. Brierley has been in Florida attending the national lifeguard championships this week.

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📸 Svetlana Frolova

08/01/2026

Today's SGN / Some Great News to Report: HLA & EHVOR reported that the 2026 Jr Lifeguard program was yet another successful year, training the next crop of future EH Town & Village Lifeguard candidates. How do we know how successful this year was? Well, you can tell by the number of Smiles Per Hour!

As Big John Ryan says, "once a Lifeguard, always a Life Guard!"

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The 34th annual East Hampton Town Junior Lifeguarding tournament, the culmination of the town program that teaches ocean safety and lifesaving techniques to kids ages 9 to 15, will take place at Atlantic Avenue Beach in Amagansett on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

07/29/2026

It's the reason why we say only swim near a lifeguard stand. On red flag days, like today, don't try it; your poor judgment puts your life and the lives of others at risk!

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07/24/2026

Our Red Devil Swim is just weeks away. Sign up now!

Join East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue (EHVOR) on Saturday, September 5 for our Annual Red Devil Swim, a fun ocean swim offered in 3 distances - 1 mile, 1/2 mile and 1/4 mile - that honors the efforts of our lifeguards and raises funds through Hampton Lifeguard Association (HLA) to support EHVOR.....

07/21/2026

HLA & EHVOR's Beach Guardian program for parents with young children ..

07/16/2026

Todays SGN, some great news to report, Scott Ruskin, a USCG rescue swimmer receives the Pat Tillman award at last night's ESPY awards

Watch as U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan receives the ...

04/20/2026

Spring training is in full swing
At the beginning of the month, we had the opportunity to train with the United States Coast Guard station in Montauk At our monthly meeting, we also held a first aid and tourniquet training led by Lt. Charlie Goldsmith.
🛟Always learning, always preparing for the season ahead

04/08/2026

It is with great sadness that our EHVOR family shares the loss of a dear friend, valued auxiliary member, and our dedicated EMS liaison and CPR instructor, Scott Barter.
Scott will be remembered for his generosity, commitment, and the countless hours he devoted to our organization. He played a vital role in organizing our annual CPR recertifications, always ensuring that every member was up to date, confident, and well prepared for the season ahead.
At drills and training sessions, Scott was a constant and reassuring presence, always ready to lend a hand and provide guidance with EMS support. His knowledge, reliability, and willingness to help others made a lasting impact on everyone he worked with.
Above all, Scott will be remembered for his dedicated and selfless service to the East Hampton community. His contributions made a difference in the lives of many, and his absence will be deeply felt.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. 🕊️