CCGA Volunteer

Meet James Fraser! After more than 20 years serving in the Royal Canadian Navy, followed by a second career in banking, he is now into his third career. Since 2016, he has been a volunteer with the Port Colborne Marine Auxiliary Rescue (POCOMAR) and has recently been promoted to Central Operations Manager for the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Central & Arctic (CCGA-C&A) Region.

James is very proud to be a volunteer within the CCGA and he takes his new role with an equal level of pride, promoting professionalism through training so volunteers are prepared for challenges and the unexpected.

Julia has been an auxiliary member since 2017, the same year her parents Bonnie & Morris joined the auxiliary! She feels very proud of her homeport in Trout River, NFLD where she is a commercial fisher. The Lady Geneva is the family vessel used to support CCGA-NL and Julia and her sister Josie Hann are in the process of adding a second vessel to the auxiliary fleet.

When a call for marine assistance is made in your community, you are guaranteed to know who it is, but no matter what area receives a call, all auxiliarists feel a personal connection to each rescue.

CCGA Volunteer

Rona recently celebrated her 7th anniversary with RCMSAR at Station 5 Crescent Beach, marking a significant milestone in her commitment to marine rescue. Her journey with RCMSAR is not just about service; it’s deeply personal. Having a connection to many people impacted by PTSD, Rona underwent CISM Training, becoming one of the 12 certified volunteers equipped to provide crucial support within RCMSAR. She is now a member of BC Search and Rescue Association’s CISM steering committee, and Chair of RCMSAR’s CISM team.

“There is nothing stronger than that of the bond that saves lives willingly, with nothing in return”

CCGA Volunteer

Jack has dedicated 5 years to volunteer service with RCMSAR Station 10 (Richmond) and 1.5 years to its governing body, the Fraser Marine Rescue Society. His journey into volunteering was spurred by an act of terrorism he experienced while he was a teenager, where his ability to remain calm in a crisis became evident.