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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - Fort Totten, Flotilla 12-08

Serve Your Nation and Community (Northeast Queens: Flushing, College Point, Whitestone and Bayside)

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is looking for civilian volunteers to serve in a dynamic and challenging environment.  After a hiatus due to COVID-19, we are currently gearing up for a return to duty as the nation’s premier boating safety organization.

We’re looking for dedicated men and woman who are American citizens, 17 years of age and older, and able to pass a security background check.  Extensive training is offered.  There are many opportunities to advance, and
numerous specialties to pursue!  Be a part of our mission to secure the safe enjoyment of our local waterways and
support the non-military functions of our nation’s oldest on-going maritime
service, the United States Coast Guard.  Wear the uniform with pride, and feel the satisfaction of knowing that you made a real difference in your community. 

 The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary-History

The civilian volunteer USCG Auxiliary was founded by Congress in 1939 as the Coast Guard Reserve.  The Reserve was renamed the Coast Guard Auxiliary in 1941, when the military Coast Guard Reserve was
established.  The Coast Guard Auxiliary is known for its missions of Search and Rescue, Public Education, Courtesy
Marine Examinations, Port Security Patrols, and many other contributions in service to the maritime community, and the United States Coast Guard.

Recreational Boating Safety

The main emphasis of the Coast Guard Auxiliary is Recreational Boating Safety.  Aside from direct intervention to save lives, the Auxiliary engages in public outreach in classrooms, boating marinas, expositions, and other public events to communicate Federal and State Boating Laws (i.e., NY/CT) and safety procedures designed to prevent or reduce on-water accidents and other mishaps, as well as enhance personal survivability during those and other unforeseen events. 

For example, we constantly discuss the importance of Life Jackets, emphasizing their proper wear, maintenance, occasions for use and different types.  Most fatalities on the water occur by drowning.  Most of the victims of drowning were described as competent swimmers. Unfortunately, most victims were not wearing Life Jackets during these incidents.

Small Boat Safe Operation Procedures
We also discuss safe procedures for small boat operations, federally and state required equipment, navigation rules, proper preventative maintenance, radio communication procedures, navigation skills, and the proper conduct to be

practiced while riding in, or operating a boat, to enhance safety, help prevent incidents, and to mitigate their damaging effects. 

So, if you would like to join us, contact:

Jane Pride

Flotilla Staff Officer-Human Resources
Flotilla 12-08
USCG Auxiliary
Ft. Totten, Bayside, Queens, NY
(347) 532-0847