USCG Station Siuslaw River

• Historic Beginnings: USCG Station Siuslaw River was originally established in 1918, making it over a century old and one of the historic lifesaving stations on the Oregon Coast. • Strategic Location: The station is located at the mouth of the Siuslaw River in Florence, Oregon, a critical and often treacherous bar crossing for mariners. • Bar Rescue Operations: The station is renowned for its bar rescue operations, as Siuslaw River Bar is known for dangerous surf and rapidly changing weather, making it a hotspot for search and rescue missions. • Legacy of the Lifesaving Service: Before becoming a Coast Guard station, it was part of the U.S. Life-Saving Service, a precursor to the modern Coast Guard, which merged in 1915. • Iconic Boathouse: The original boathouse, built in 1939, is a local landmark and is still in use today after renovations, symbolizing the station's enduring presence. • Multi-Role Missions: The station performs a variety of missions, including search and rescue, law enforcement, fisheries patrols, and environmental protection. • Surfman Tradition: Station Siuslaw River is one of the few designated “surf stations” in the Coast Guard, meaning its crew are highly trained Surfmen, skilled in operating boats in extreme surf conditions. • Community Ties: The station is an integral part of the Florence community, hosting open houses, educational events, and participating in local festivals. • Historic Rescues: Over the decades, the station has been involved in many daring rescues, including the dramatic 1999 rescue of a fishing vessel in hurricane-force winds and breaking surf. • Modern Fleet: Today, the station operates 47-foot Motor Lifeboats, which are specially designed to withstand the rough waters and high surf common to the Oregon Coast.