Training
Training in First Aid and Flares
Today two of our consultant Doctors, Lyle and Daryl, delivered an excellent First Aid training session. Crew trained on our new portable Laerdal Compact Suction Unit, which considerably enhances our…
Read MoreSea Survival is Essential
Today our crew undertook mandatory sea survival training at Port Edgar with Forth Power Marine Training. It was a thoroughly rewarding and interesting day, with all crew members learning a…
Read MoreA New Training System
Tonight our crew put aside their drysuits and did some paperwork, reviewing our training system to ensure that we are all trained to the highest standard. Training is obviously an…
Read More“Practice Makes Perfect”
Today we carried out some major incident training, both in the harbour and on the Lifeboat. Crew practiced life support procedures for adults and children in various scenarios including diver…
Read MoreStatus & Training Achievements All in One Week
It’s been a busy few days here at St Abbs Lifeboat. Firstly, we were really pleased when our boat passed its independent inspection with flying colours this week. The boat…
Read MorePractice Makes Perfect
Training is obviously an essential part of our crew commitments over the year. Crew are asked to attend a certain number of training sessions and to complete training in a…
Read MoreA Weekend of Intensive Training thanks to Paul
We just had a fantastic weekend (13-14 January 2018) of medical exercises under the knowledgeable and watchful eye of Paul Savage OBE. Paul is Chairman of UKSAR Medical Group and…
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