Forty years ago, the fastest rowers on the Ocean City Beach Patrol were: (from left) Tom Rutherford, Mark Baum, Vince Hink, Tom Stephanik, Tom Jackson and Marty Jackson.
The 2015 OCBP tryouts will be held June 13 and 14 on the First Street beach. The test is comprised of five parts: half mile run under
3:45; timed ocean swim; timed surf dash; timed row; and interview. Rookie candidates must be at least 16 years old. An application must be completed before the competition. Forms can be picked up at City Hall or go to
www.ocnj.us/employment. Starting pay is $11.28 an hour.
— By Fred Miller, historian and former OCBP lieutenant
