Pete – RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Crew at Teddington Lifeboat Station
I have a background in the ambulance service as a paramedic, and during the pandemic, I worked on the London Ambulance Service, responding to various emergency medical situations.
I volunteered with the RNLI to pass this knowledge and experience to the lifeboat crew and help them learn more about medical emergencies. We all work and train very hard and try to serve the public to the best of our abilities.
As a volunteer, I want to give something back to others, the local community, and the station crew who show great professionalism in what they do. It also makes me feel safe knowing I can protect my family who live near and around water.
Check out Pete’s video below!
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RNLI has over 230 operational volunteers in London, and they are supported by 600 engagement volunteers who fundraise and deliver water safety messages across the capital.
RNLI lifeboats have been operating on the Thames since 2 January 2002 from their lifeboat stations at Chiswick, Teddington, Tower and Gravesend, responding to nearly 1,000 callouts annually. Last year, they had 947 launches, aided 263 people, and saved 24 lives.
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