PARA – Coast Guard Auxiliary
Welcome.
The Pickering Auxiliary Rescue Association, marine radio call sign “PARU”
P.A.R.A. is one of the oldest volunteer marine rescue units on Lake Ontario and has provided more than 45 years of uninterrupted service to the boating community Durham Region and the surrounding areas. P.A.R.A. volunteers are on call 24 hours a day to respond to any emergency situation. Search and Rescue activities include night searches in response to emergency flares, overdue vessels, and calls for assistance from vessels in distress, as well as suspected drownings.
In an Emergency Call Coast Guard Radio at:
VHF Channel 16 or Cell Phone: *16
Or Dial 911
Wishing you a Safe Boating Season
