Five Flint RNLI volunteers take the plunge during intensive training course
Mike, Stephen, Simon, Erin and Ben have recently travelled to the RNLI College in Poole, Dorset, to complete the charity’s Crew Emergency Procedures Course.
The two-day course sees volunteer crew being trained in a variety of crucial subjects such as how to deal with fires aboard lifeboats, how to ‘abandon ship’ in the event of an emergency (with a 4m jump into water), team survival swimming, coping in a life-raft in simulated darkness, how to right a capsized inshore lifeboat, and the importance of lifejackets. It also includes sessions on the correct use of flares, fire extinguishers and throw bags.
On her return from the college, Erin Brown, Flint crew member, said: ‘The training provided at the RNLI College is first class. I enjoyed working as part of a team with crew members from other lifeboat stations and learning how to keep myself and others safe in an emergency situation.’
Laura Catherall-Jones, Lifeboat Training Coordinator, said: ‘I’m delighted that our volunteer's visit to the RNLI college was enjoyable and informative. The course gives volunteers the confidence to save lives even in the most challenging conditions.’
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Flint RNLI or know someone who might be, please email us at [email protected] for more information.
Notes to editors
- Photo credit: Flint RNLI
- Flint RNLI lifeboat station was established in 1966. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to www.rnli.org.uk/flint
- Since 2018 Flint RNLI has launched 79 times, saving three lives and aiding a further 19 people
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