National Independent Lifeboat Association

30/10/2026

Congratulations to Gavin on 30 years service with Port William Inshore Rescue Service
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29/10/2026

Keep Children Safe Near Water
Always keep children within arm’s reach near water – even if they’re not swimming.
Put distractions aside. Active supervision saves lives.

Visit the NRW Website for flood alerts in your
postcode area
If you see someone in trouble in the water,
remember Phone, Float, Throw:
• Phone 999 to get help.
• Tell them to stay calm and float on their back.
• Throw rescue equipment to help them
float until emergency services arrive.

28/10/2026

Think Before You Leap!

Jumping into open water can be deadly. Hidden rocks, cold water shock, and strong currents are just some of the dangers.

Don’t risk it.

26/10/2026

UNDERWATER SEARCH & RECOVERY | TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION

A big thank you to Chris from Kent Search and Rescue for taking the time to visit West Mercia Search and Rescue and demonstrate a prospective new Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV).

The demonstration provided our team with a valuable opportunity to explore the capabilities of this specialist technology and consider how it could enhance our underwater search and recovery operations.

Underwater ROVs have the potential to support our volunteers in searching challenging environments, improving search capabilities while reducing the risks associated with operating in difficult underwater conditions.

As a charity, we are continually looking at ways to develop our operational capabilities, embrace new technology and ensure our volunteers have access to the most effective equipment to support the communities we serve.

👏 A special thank you to Chris and Kent Search and Rescue for sharing their knowledge, experience and expertise.

Collaboration and knowledge-sharing between Search and Rescue teams are invaluable, helping us all to develop, improve and support families in bringing people home.

25/10/2026

23/10/2026

Please see some important safety information from Foyle Search and Rescue

🌧️ Storm Boelo Update 🌧️

With Storm Boelo bringing severe weather to our region, please remember that your safety comes first.

Foyle Search and Rescue is urging everyone to take extra care, avoid unnecessary travel, and keep an eye on vulnerable neighbours, friends, and family.

If you’re near the river or coastal areas, please remember the Coast Guard’s vital message: Stay High, Stay Dry. Strong currents, rising water levels, and unpredictable conditions can become dangerous very quickly.

If you encounter flooding, power outages, gas issues, or other storm-related emergencies, please use the official numbers provided.

For urgent danger to life, always call 999 or 112 immediately.

Stay safe. Stay informed. And remember to save the list of numbers on the post.

22/10/2026

With the next 2 days bringing 2 named storms
Austen and Boelo
Please remember to take care around the coast and inland as storms like these can cause significant risk of flooding, cliff falls and strong waves.

Remember in an emergency call 📞 999 and ask for the Coastguard for coastal emergencies and Fire for Inland

22/10/2026

We know that flooding can happen at any time of the
year in Scotland. Packing an emergency flood kit will
make sure you and your household are prepared.
Find out what to include in your kit at:
https://scottishfloodforum.org/resources/preparingfor-flooding/ -kit

19/10/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to all Wessex Branch members who received honours yesterday at the Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK National Honours Ceremony held in the Great Hall at the University of Birmingham. And, also to those who were unable to attend to receive their awards. The ceremony celebrated the amazing work of all RLSS UK volunteers.

Congratulations also to:
𝗥𝗟𝗦𝗦 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 – awarded the Stuart Bailey Trophy for Outstanding Work in Open Water
𝗝𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 from GAFIRS - awarded the Deborah Hunt Trophy for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗢’𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹 also from GAFIRS - awarded the Ken White Trophy for Fundraising

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Gosport And Fareham Inshore Rescue Service