Meet the Crew Members
FRIPP ISLAND SEA RESCUE Submitted by Mary Jacobs FISR Communications Officer It is such an honor to be the new Communications Officer for FISR! The organization is a non-profit group that serves the Fripp Island area and the nearby areas. We are dedicated to helping boaters in distress. First of all, I would like for you to be familiar with the duties of the officers as listed below. We will be introducing the members of FISR in the next few issues. After you review the duties, then you will be introduced to the members that maintain and serve these positions. What a dedicated and talented group of folks!
Charleston, S. C. and raised her children in Charlotte, N. C. She has resided on Fripp for the past six years. She has served the organization for five years. She served as Quarter Master prior to being the Skipper. She joined FISR as a way to serve the island and the surrounding water. Angie’s background has always been in Emergency Management and the FISR was the perfect fit for her. Angie is a vital part of the organization. Her contagious smile and love of the organization has inspired us all! Thanks, Angie for your outstanding leadership!
• Assist the Skipper as requested • Fill in for the Skipper in their absence as requested or needed • Fulfill secondary duties, as follows and as assigned by the Skipper: • Training » Oversee all training of crew members, including classroom, on-water, and special certifications » Organize training and arrange instructor scheduling, including outside instructors » Delegate training to other crew members as needed, commensurate with their skill sets and experience • Operations » Oversee daily operations » Oversee electronic communications equipment and procedures
Skipper (or Captain): Angie Diemont • Provide overall organizational leadership • Serve as the primary point-of-contact with sister organizations and other outside agencies and entities (BWSAR, Sheriff, Fire Departments, Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, DNR, State Parks, POAs, Fripp Island Security, Fripp Resort, etc.) and maintain strong relationships with them • Lead the monthly meetings and board meetings • Lead the recruitment efforts
Angie is married and has two grown sons. She works full time as a Family Nurse Practitioner, but still finds the time to be a vital part of Sea Rescue! She has been a Nurse Practitioner for over 20 years. Angie is originally from
First Mate (or Executive Officer): Eric Roberts
Eric was born in Georgia and raised in a military family in the Us, Eritrea and France. He graduated from Georgia Tech with an Industrial Engineering degree, then served as a Signal Corps officer in the Army in Germany for three years. His career was in manufacturing and IT. He retired from Oracle in 2016 and
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