Beaufort Water Search And Rescue (BWSAR), also known as Marine Rescue Squadron 4B, is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to assisting boaters in distress. http://bwsar.org
The Marine Rescue Squadrons Of America (MRS)
were formed in response to the realization that Coast Guard and other emergency response agencies could not render assistance to boaters in distress in all circumstances. The first MRS squadron was formed at Tybee Island, Georgia in 1959.
Beaufort Squadron 4B
formed its charter in July of 1975. In 1995, 4B received a plaque from Beaufort County Council in recognition of 20 years of service to the citizens of Beaufort County.
Beaufort Water Search And Rescue/MRS 4B
is one of ten water search and rescue squadrons located in the coastal South Carolina / Georgia area.
OUR MISSION:
The primary mission of BWSAR is to carry out search and rescue (SAR) missions in the Beaufort County, South Carolina area. And to support and assist local, federal and state emergency response agencies including:
- US Coast Guard
- SC Dept of Natural Resources (Marine Patrol)
- Local fire/rescue agencies
- Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies
- Beaufort County Office of Emergency Management
