Several RNLI volunteers successfully passed out at Scarborough lifeboat station
After intensive training and rigorous assessments, several Scarborough RNLI volunteers have passed out as competent crew in various roles this month.
Chris Fowler progressed their training as fully competent Shannon launch and recovery vehicle tracked driver.
Toby Flood passed out as Shannon launch and recovery vehicle tracked head launch.
Mark French passed out as a Launch Authority and Shore Crew.
Bradley McCandless and Lee Perkins also passed out as Shore Crew
Jacob Allen passed out as tier 1 inshore lifeboat crew. He will continue his training to become tier 2 competent crew.
It takes a lot of training, both physically and mentally demanding, as well as commitment and dedication to become a fully operational competent crew member for the RNLI.
These are great achievements and a huge asset to Scarborough RNLI, helping to keep the charity’s lifeboats in service 24 hours a day 365 days a year, ready to launch at a moment’s notice.
Weekly RNLI training exercises focus on teamwork, technical competence and safe operating procedures covering things such as emergency procedures.
Volunteer crew members also follow a crew development plan in which they learn the roles and responsibilities at the lifeboat station, how to use and look after their personal protective equipment, the layout of their station’s lifeboat and how to use the equipment onboard as well as how to work with ropes safely.
The volunteers have dedicated countless hours to their training, as well as helping with community events and fundraising for the charity.
Scarborough RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, Roger Buxton said: 'I'm sure all the volunteers at Scarborough lifeboat station will join me in congratulating Chris, Toby, Mark, Bradley, Lee and Jacob's achievements and support them in their roles.
'It’s the RNLI supporters who make it all possible. We would not be in the position to save lives at sea without the generous donations to the charity from the public.
'Well done to all the volunteers.'
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