Severn Area Rescue Association - Upton

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

Training exercise: Boat fire and water rescue at Upton Marina this week. Live and dummy casualty water rescues, with artificial smoke on a boat to simulate a fire 🛥 with Upton Upon Severn Fire Station and Broadway Fire Station

15/06/2026

We’re proud to be taking part in with Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK 💙

Please learn the Water Safety Code.

Enjoy the water. Stay safe.

14/06/2026

We've had a clearout and there's some scrap metal outside the SARA station for any collection. Thank you

04/06/2026

Ready to make a difference? From lifeboat crew to land search and fundraising, discover how you can volunteer with SARA and help save lives across the Severn region.

26/05/2026

Let’s Talk About Water Safety

It might feel like the perfect idea to cool off with a swim in a river, lake, or quarry during hot weather, but open water can be far more dangerous than it looks — especially without lifeguards or proper safety measures in place.
Here are some key hazards to be aware of:

🚩The water is often much colder than expected, which can trigger cold water shock or lead to hypothermia.
🚩Strong and unpredictable currents can quickly pull you away from shore, even if you're a strong swimmer.
🚩Steep, slippery banks make it very difficult to climb out once you're in.
🚩Water depth can be hard to judge, with sudden drops.
🚩Hidden dangers underwater, such as rocks, branches, old machinery, or drains.

If you see someone struggling in the water, call 999 immediately and give clear details about your location.

If there is any nearby life saving equipment use it

Encourage the person to float on their back and reassure them help is on the way

Stay nearby if it’s safe to do so, so you can guide emergency services.

Never go into the water yourself to rescue a person or animal — always call for professional help right away.

Please share this message with your family and friends while the heatwave continues. Stay safe!

22/05/2026

Two of our Upton crew, Andy C and Tim getting experience in using a Bathyscope at Severn Area Rescue Association - Sharpness Lifeboat Station. Thanks to donations from the generous customers at Warner's Supermarkets we now have a Bathyscope added to our equipment at Upton. It can be used as seen here from a quayside or a float as well as from a boat or when wading in deep water.

22/05/2026

Hot weather can be more dangerous than many people realise.

Every year, extreme heat leads to serious illness and preventable deaths. Here's some simple advice to keep you safe:

💧 Drink plenty of water
🧢 Avoid the midday sun
🏠 Keep your home cool
👵 Check in on vulnerable friends, family, and neighbours
❌ DO NOT swim in open water without a life-guard present.
🥵 Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke too - it could save a life.

Here some more practical warm weather safety advice from the NHS 👉 https://ow.ly/effb50Z27Xq

21/05/2026

We have just taken delivery of a bathyscope a device to help us see underwater during searches. This was funded by the proceeds from collection tins at Warner's Supermarkets. So a huge thank you to Warners and all their generous customers.

11/05/2026

Mayor Cllr Jeremy Owenson Mayors Charity Fund has donated £600 to SARA who continue to do excellent work for residents locally. Thanks for watching out for us SARA!