Dunoon Coastguard Rescue Team

Our very own Cameron.

Meet Your Coastguards: Cameron McAuley, Dunoon Deputy Station Officer Meet Your Coastguard takes us around the United Kingdom, meeting the ordinary volunteers who do extraordinary work to keep us and our coastline safe.

Our training last night with our friends at KAMES Coastguard Rescue Team.

Looking at some more advanced airway management than ever before, we were also further trained in dealing with catastrophic bleeding, from an evidence led perspective.

Thanks to all involved.

HM Coastguard is a government department, and what is called a “Category 1 responder”.
If you call 999 you can ask for coastguard, and you will be put through to a full time coastguard control room.
The coastguard rescue service is managed by full time staff.
The coastguard rescue officers, such as those in the Dunoon Coastguard, are each volunteers.
Regardless of position throughout HM Coastguard, individuals can call on the support of the Coastguard Association, in their time of need, whatever that may be.

Today, three of our team completed the Coastguard Association 5k, to help raise money and awareness on behalf of the Coastguard Association.
Here are some photos of Anders, Avril and Cameron on their 5k, with the help of Bjørn the dog.

Well done to all!

If you want to find out more about the Coastguard Association, you can find out about them on the following link: https://www.facebook.com/share/15mDp45Kpi/?mibextid=wwXIfr

In a beach coastal or cliff emergency, dial 999 and ask for “Coastguard”

King’s Coronation Medal Presentation.

Last night, personnel from across Area 4 West were presented with the King’s Coronation Medal which was presented to all personnel who had achieved 5 years service as at 6th May 2023.

The ceremony was led by Divisional Commander Sue Todd & Area Commander Robbie Robertson and saw all personnel receiving the medal from The Lord Lieutenant for Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Colonel Peter McCarthy.

One of the benefits of such a presentation is being able to meet up with colleagues from across the area.
Last night was no exception, and our flank teams reminded us that we operate in a volunteer community made up of some incredible individuals, managed by a passionate, professional and committed full time management team.

We were particularly touched by the poignant presentation of a posthumous medal to the Rothesay Team.