U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is the volunteer, civilian arm of the U.S. Coast Guard, and this group is based in East Syracuse, in Onondaga County. Members are everyday people who give their time to support boating safety and the Coast Guard’s mission on the water.

Central New York has plenty of water, from Oneida Lake and the Finger Lakes to Lake Ontario, so boating safety matters here. Auxiliary volunteers are known for work like safety education and vessel safety checks, and they bring a lot of knowledge about the water.

What to Know

• It is the all-volunteer civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Coast Guard.
• Boating safety education is a core part of what auxiliary members do.
• The group is a nonprofit based in East Syracuse.
• The group is a member of the Cicero Plank Road Chamber of Commerce.