RNLI Penarth joins other organisations for multi-agency training exercise
RNLI Penarth’s volunteer crew took part in a multi-agency exercise along with HM Coastguard Penarth Rescue Team, Welsh Ambulance Service and Medserve Wales.
The exercise, which took place by Penarth Pier and in RNLI Penarth Lifeboat Station, saw Penarth’s volunteer crew join professionals and volunteers from other agencies to simulate working together in a medical emergency.
Jason Dunlop, Lifeboat Operations Manager at Penarth Lifeboat Station, said:
"This was a great exercise which we all learnt a great deal from. In emergency situations it’s crucial for different agencies to work together, and this training helped foster a better understanding of the procedures used by different agencies.
"Thanks to all the agencies who took part, with special thanks to Medserve Wales for the clinical lead support."
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.