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Coastguard Rescue Service seeks volunteers              25/5/14

Volunteer coastguard coastal rescuers are being sought to cover areas across Harris.  

Four people are being sought to bring both the Tarbert and Leverburgh coastguard rescue teams up to strength while the one volunteer would beef up the Scalpay squad.

 

Successful applicants will receive training in search and rescue skills as they may be called upon to search for a missing person, recover stranded animals and generally back up the emergency services.

 

The Coastguard Rescue Service is part of HM Coastguard and it uses the skills of its volunteer personnel alongside other 999 emergency services and rescue services such as the RNLI, to carry out coastal and seaside rescues.  

Information on the role is available on the MCA website here while local sector manager Carl Taylor is willing to discuss details on the Harris posts via 01851 708454 or by email to carl.r.taylor@mcga.gov.uk