PHILIPSBURG--Sheriff Security Force plans to launch its lifeguard services under Tuckpro N.V. in March.
“We conducted a thorough study of our present landscape as a premier tourist destination and we realised that visitors need to have the assurance that there is a team looking out for their safety while they’re on the beach,” Sheriff PRO Torana Bryan said in an e-mail response to questions. “Our efforts should be able to eliminate those ‘swim at your own risk’ signs that are prominently featured on our beaches.”
Tuckpro will be Sheriff’s sister company. Bryan said TucksPro staff included two paramedics, three EMTs, 14 Emergency Medical Responders, and 26 lifeguards.
It also has three ambulances, four lifeguard vehicles and two boats for rescues.
Guards will be certified according to international emergency response standards, including those of Windward Islands Emergency Medical Services (WIEMS), the American Heart Association (AMA), National Raad Zwemdiplomas and the American Lifeguard Association.
Bryan said Sheriff was looking forward to working the Coast Guard, St. Maarten Sea Rescue Foundation and other maritime organisations.
The services are scheduled to start on March 1.
