The Hamburg Water Rescue Unit

04/01/2026

Effective immediately, all Hamburg Water Rescue members must wear inflatable duck flotation devices during training and while responding to calls for increased visibility and morale.

02/21/2026

The Erie County Department of Health has a free hands-on training session on March 2 (10-11:30am) presented by our Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and the Erie County Medical Reserve Corps. Join us at the Erie County Training and Operations Center to learn about:

Hands-only CPR
Chest compressions
AED use
Choking relief
Naloxone/Narcan administration

Register at 716-858-7101 or https://loom.ly/t6rIlSo

01/04/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 elected officers of the Hamburg Water Rescue Unit.

Chief of Operations: Ron Klimowicz
Assistant Chief: Tom Zoyhofski
Director: Kriag Blersch
Secretary: Sally Blersch
Treasurer: Tyler Beckhorn
Training Officers: Dave Carberry
EMS Officer: Tyler Giovino
Truck Officer: Jason Giovino
Marine 1 Officer: Matt O’Leary
Marine 2 Officer: Adam Guilmain

12/30/2025

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Hamburg water rescue!

10/23/2025

With cold temperatures on the way, keep these tips in mind while boating on the lake!

09/20/2025

Thank you for having us Lake Shore Volunteer Fire 🤝

07/31/2025

Today, Hamburg Water Rescue hosted a training with Boston Fire Co. Members were trained on how to recover a conscious victim out of a body of water utilizing throwbags, hooks, and a varity of other flotation devices! Members of Boston were also familiarized on some of the equipment that the Water Rescue team utilizes!

07/25/2025

Registration is closing soon on the Boat Rides but there are still spots available. Stop by the Water Rescue tent next to the fitness center any time after 11:30 AM Saturday to sign up for your time slot.
Any registrations after Midnight tonight may not be honored and you will need to register in person at our tent.
Come on down and get a ride on Hamburg's Rescue/Fire boat !. Weather and calls permitting..... hope to see you there. We will also have shirts and stickers for sale.
https://tinyurl.com/2025-Marine-1-Ride-Along !!!

07/25/2025

Registration is closing soon on the Boat Rides but there are still spots available. Stop by the Water Rescue tent next to the fitness center any time after 11:30 AM Saturday to sign up for your time slot.
Any registrations after Midnight tonight may not be honored and you will need to register in person at our tent.
Come on down and get a ride on Hamburg's Rescue/Fire boat !. Weather and calls permitting..... hope to see you there. We will also have shirts and stickers for sale. https://tinyurl.com/2025-Marine-1-Ride-Along !!!

07/21/2025

5 days left folks ! Please note only 4 left for 5:30, the registration has not been updated yet.
Back by popular demand ! Ride along with the Hamburg1 Rescue Boat https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16B9mZTQaS/ !!!