Thirteen new recruits in Devon are undergoing a rigorous training program to become volunteer coastguards. The intensive program includes online modules and practical exercises, such as a water rescue at Brixham Beach. The recruits, motivated by a desire to serve their community and help save lives, shared their experiences and the challenges of balancing the demanding role with their personal lives.
A group of new coastguard volunteers in Devon are undergoing an intensive training programme to help save lives.
Drew Parkinson, who has been a coastguard for 14 years, said the job could be "tough", but teams bonded together well and looked after each other.Ms Pellow said: "I waited until my kids were a bit older and I felt like I had a bit more time to volunteer. Mr Parkinson, who has been a coastguard for 14 years, said local coastguard teams across the South West dealt with up to 200 incidents a year.
"It can be tough, but the teams are really lucky they bond together well and look after each other," he said.Jack Browse, who was born and raised in Brixham, said he joined the team because he wanted to give back to his community.
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