NSRI open day is informative
The crew risks their lives daily against the forces of the powerful ocean.
Various pieces of equipment and several boats were available for viewing at the National Sea Rescue Institute’s (NSRI) open day at its base in Shelly Beach last Saturday.
It was the perfect opportunity for those wanting to become volunteers or just learn more about the NSRI to see first-hand what it takes to be a sea rescue hero.
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Station Commander at Station 20 Shelly Beach, Jeremiah Jackson, said the NSRI crew risked their lives daily against the forces of the powerful ocean.
“These heroes are volunteers and they work 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year to ensure that no lives are lost out at sea.”
Volunteers demonstrated how to perform CPR – definitely a useful skill for everyone to acquire.
An added attraction was that visitors to the open day were able to try on the helmet and life jacket used by the NSRI team to ensure that they are safe during rescue operations out at sea.
“The idea behind this open day was two-fold. Firstly, to give members of the community an opportunity to have a behind-the-scenes look at what happens at a rescue base, and secondly, to meet the volunteers who serve at the base with a view to encouraging people to enlist as volunteers,” said Mr Jackson.
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