VALUE STATEMENT We are partners in water safety, not competitors. We are elite in our determination and seek like-minded ethical professionals and lay persons who understand and are willing to go the distance no matter how uncomfortable the adversity, how daring the storm or long the night. Our core values are based on the acronym: S.E.E. Safety Education Enforcement We hold ourselves accountable to our knowledge and are responsible in our actions. Our vision was to revolutionize lifesaving and ensure a culture of safety exists with personal pursuits in our community worldwide. Now is the time to unify our community and broaden capabilities by driving change and influencing the next generation. WHY WE EXISTTo modernize and inspire membership to seek excellence through a culture of safety and security. FOUNDING CORE VALUES-WHERE WE CAME FROM The Rescue Water Craft Association was formed through the efforts of many people. “We are doers, responders, leaders and innovators. We train and prepare for experiences the real world will test. Our efforts are for others to benefit, to expand capability and to inspire professionalism to stay in step with a meaningful professional experience that enhance our lives and those we serve.” RWCA Founder – Shawn Alladio RWCA CORE VALUES Rescue Water Craft Association was established upon values refined by the founder’s failures, lifelong passion and mentor influences in the field of water rescue. This is a collaborative legacy, it does not exist on the efforts of one person, but on the ethos of a united and professionally inspired community. Our community knows who they are, what we believe in as a team, and our intentions put those beliefs into motion every time we get underway. |