TMSA is a New Jersey incorporated 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit educational association providing regional programs in New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania that was formed from the combination of the Delaware River and Bay Marine Fire Fighting Task Force (MFFTF) established in 1980 and Tri-state Search And Rescue (TriSAR) established in 1995. The TMSA is dedicated to promoting the development of maritime safety in and along the waterways of the States of Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. TMSA, in conjunction with the Delaware River Mariners Advisory Committee, serves as the Delaware River and Bay’s Harbor Safety Committee. TMSA also provides the DE/NJ/PA Maritime Incident Response Team that assists local incident commanders, the Coast Guard and maritime industry during response operations.