Curriculum Links: PSHE (Sea, river, water safety)

Location: School & Station Visits

Suitable for: All ages

Time required: 1-1.5 hours

Independent Lifeboat, Flood, Swiftwater, Search & Rescue, and Drone Rescue.

They operate two lifeboats covering the Solway Firth and have a team of 30 trained members. Their team specialises in searching for missing and vulnerable persons and is also registered with DEFRA to respond to flood and localized flooding incidents.

Station Visits: Children will have the opportunity to see all the lifeboats, a Land Rover, and a wide range of rescue equipment.

School Visits: The team can bring a Land Rover, a small boat, and equipment to schools, where they talk about sea safety, as well as safety around rivers and lakes.

They will also demonstrate and explain their equipment, such as life jackets, drysuits, and helmets, along with the reasons for wearing PPE.

If the weather permits, children may get to see the Land Rover and boat outside. Depending on the time available, there may also be an opportunity to practice radio communication using the phonetic alphabet—always a fun activity for the children.