PFBC Safety Pirate


Bob the Safety Pirate


Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission employee and “Safety Pirate” Bob Lyon helps young Connor Stemler secure his PFD. Bob, a long-time deputy with the Commission and employee of the Bureau of Boating and Education, has spent countless hours presenting the two NASBLA approved classroom courses the Commission offers. Even the loss of a leg in 2001 has not reduced the amount time Bob spends educating the public.

Bob the Safety Pirate says land-lubbers should check out the following pages before heading out to sea: Boating Courses & Safety Certificates Boating Handbook Drinking, Boating & the Law Frequently Asked Questions about Boating Hazards on the Water PFD Information Wanna be a pirate? Can't help you there, but if you have an interest in promoting boating safety through the Commission's volunteer program, please contact your local Aquatic Resources Program Specialist (ARPS), locations and contacts are listed on our Directory page.