Chicamacomico Banks Water Rescue

09/22/2020

08/19/2020

Tom Murphy came to Rodanthe on Hatteras Island in 1986 along with his spouse, Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy, after vacationing here for many years. They quickly joined the Chicamacomico Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department as firefighters. Tom was one of four original members of the department’s water rescue team and served for many years as the chaplain for the department. Having served our department and community for 34 years, he will greatly be missed.

Rodanthe, NC – Rev. A. Thomas Murphy Jr., the founding pastor of Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church and a lifetime model for civic engagement, died

06/22/2020

Water Rescue has rescued, hands on, 14 people since 5/22. From May 22 to June 21st, Water Rescue has responded to a total of 50 calls in our service district. 26 of those calls have been during our patrol time in our 4 1/2 mile patrolled beach area. 85% (22) observed by rescuer or flagged by beach goer.
15% (4) paged out during patrol in patrol area 2 of those were no distress, goodwill calls. Our most significant rips have been from the north end of Rodanthe down to the KOA. Post below from Friday’s rescue South Shore Dr/Resort Rodanthe.

06/20/2020

https://www.darenc.com/Home/Components/News/News/6368/1483

While the previous 2 weeks had an overall higher number of diagnostic tests performed,179 and 205, respectively, those occurred at the drive through testing events. This past week had the highest number of tests performed by healthcare providers in Dare County at 273 tests. This was an increase from...

06/14/2020

Huge thanks to Rad Sol for getting us covered. Great zinc sunscreen product made here in Salvo, NC. Get it at Rodanthe Surf Shop.

06/13/2020

Don’t forget to check out our long time sponsor Rodanthe Surf Shop/Hatteras Glass Surfboards.

06/13/2020

Huge thanks to P2P Rescue for the demo opportunity. They are a great company to work with. P2P Rescue

06/09/2020

Any body recognize this phone found in the shoreline in the area of Camp Hatteras?

06/07/2020

Loss for our department family.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected death of Chief Engineer Jim Shimpach. Jim served our department and community since approximately 1979. He served as an engineer as well as a board member, including president throughout the years. He was a great leader, friend and mentor.

Jim will be sorely missed. A celebration of life will be announced at a later time.” Chief Daugherty

DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE

Waves- James Forrest Shimpach- a long-time Waves resident and volunteer firefighter died unexpectedly this morning at the family residence. He leaves his wife Barbara, many other relatives and his fire station family as well as his good friends and neighbors. Barbara's plans for memorial services are pending at this time. Please read the full obituary and express condolences to the family via the online register at www.gallopfuneralservices.com.

05/31/2020

High rip currents risk forecasted. Long shore current will be switching up with the wind, moving N-S.

Low Tide 9:24am
High Tide 3:48pm

Wind Forecast: NNE 20-30mph

Strong to severe thunderstorms and areas of excessive rainfall are possible across the Plains into the Mid to Upper Mississippi Valley through Memorial Day. Meanwhile, a week of record breaking heat is likely across California into the Southwest and Great Basin starting on Memorial Day. Excessive he...

05/30/2020

Rodanthe/Waves/Salvo beach goers take notice!

MODERATE RIP CURRENT risk for our beaches. Enjoy the beach but remember the risk. Stop the Water Rescue on patrol if you have any questions. Strongest rip currents often occur a couple hours either side of Low Tide (8:26am).

If caught in a rip current remain calm, do not panic. Don't fight the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline with the long shore current. When out of the outflowing rip current, swim back to shore. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. It is always safer to use flotation in the ocean.

Passing thunderstorms...stay tuned to the radar. When thunder roars stay in doors.

Waves 3-4ft
Water Temp 64(pier)
Wind: WSW 10mph
SW-SSE 5-15mph forecasted

Low Tide 8:26am, 8:45p
High Tide 2:39pm

Enjoy the beach! Know your limits, don’t swim alone, know your location and if help is needed call 911!

Strong to severe thunderstorms and areas of excessive rainfall are possible across the Plains into the Mid to Upper Mississippi Valley through Memorial Day. Meanwhile, a week of record breaking heat is likely across California into the Southwest and Great Basin starting on Memorial Day. Excessive he...