Diligence and hard work pays off for two Burnham-on-Sea RNLI volunteer crew

This is part of the RNLI's Operational Competence Framework, which assures the ability and qualifications of RNLI crews to operate safely and effectively whilst afloat and ashore.

For lifeboat crew, the system progresses through a lower level at which crew have the basic skills and knowledge to go afloat, through a Tier 1 level, and then up to Tier 2. Megan and Jake underwent their Tier 2 assessments afloat with RNLI local Coastal Trainer Assessor Tom Way, and achieved a successful Pass Out.

Duty Launch Authority Nigel Morton said "This is a significant achievement for both Megan and Jake, and is a very well-deserved outcome after all their hard work and training in both the theory and practice of operating safely afloat onboard the Atlantic. It is also a very welcome outcome for the station, as it adds to the number of higher level qualified crew that we need to keep the boats on service 24/7 in support of saving lives at sea'. Megan and Jake (who both also achieved Tier 2 status on our D Class Inshore Lifeboat recently), are pictured with RNLI Coastal Trainer Assessor, Tom Way.

RNLI media contacts

For more information, in the first instance, please contact Mike Lang, volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer at Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station on 07889 815860 or contact the RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789

RNLI Lifeboats at Burnham-on-Sea

A 8.5m Atlantic 85 named Doris Day and Brian plus a smaller 4.95m D class IB1 inflatable named Burnham Reach The station was opened officially on 15th May 2004, but has been operational since December 2004.

RNLI Media Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Mike Lang, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for RNLI South West, [email protected]

Kyle Reed, RNLI Regional Communications Manager for South West England, 07786 668847, [email protected]

Amy Caldwell, RNLI Regional Communications Lead for South West England, 07920 818807, [email protected]

RNLI Press Office, 01202 336789, [email protected]

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