As the weekend approaches and you may be heading to the coast, please take a few minutes to read through the HM Coastguard guidance https://coastguardsafety.campaign.gov.uk/ We are on call 24/7 ready to respond to any call for help. https://youtu.be/DtsVtVTdhlY

Some photos from tonight's training with Cornwall Air Ambulance , Newquay Coastguard and Mevagissey Coastguard

Fantastic evening at Cornwall Air Ambulance with Newquay Coastguard & Mevagissey Coastguard. The Critical Care Paramedics on board can mean the difference between life and death in an incident, their training and equipment is outstanding. They're an invaluable asset to us on the coast and inland, it was great to build stronger relationships with them and find out more about their capabilities whilst getting hands on experience with their equipment. Many thanks to all the crew for spending their time on and off shift with us. Remember, if you're in an emergency on the coast, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Take a look at the advice from the police

🚨🚨📟📟🚨🚨 team call out 1930 14/04/2018 Team pages to the report of two persons on Crinnis Rock at Carlyon bay. The team attendeed and the persons had made it safely down but were feeling the effects of the cold. Thanks to the security guard from @coasttocoastsecurity for raising the alarm. The team put the boys in the rescue vehicle and warmed them up with the heaters, then took the local boys home. Another great job with a good outcome. Please remember always call 999 Coastguard for any difficulties on the beaches and clCornwall Livel Live #rescue #waterrescue #999 #coastguard #carylonbay #staustell

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Th team will be out on patrol this morning so give us a wave if you see us. But here’s a thought!!! We often meet members of the public who are not clear on the difference between the Coastguard and the lifeboats, so let's take a moment to explain. It can save vital minutes if the right emergency service is called at the start, it can be the difference between life and death. Her Majesty’s Coastguard (HMCG) is responsible for the coordination of all maritime Search and Rescue through a network of Coastguard Operations Centres. HM Coastguard is one of the four "Category 1 Responders" under the Civil Contingencies Act, along with the Fire, Police and Ambulance services. HM (also referred to as UK) Coastguard have precedence on all rescue operations along the coast and beach whether it be on Water, Cliffs or Mud. If you dial 999 from anywhere and ask for "Coastguard", you will be put through to the Operations Centre. They will then task the appropriate assets to the incident. These will usually be some combination of the following: Coastguard Rescue Team Shore-based teams with the capability to carry out water rescue, mud rescue, cliff rescue, and comprehensive searches. Your local team is made up of volunteers who respond 24/7 365 days a year. From a range of backgrounds they all bring specialist skills to the team. Lifeboat - RNLI or Independent A lifeboat will be tasked by the Coastguard if the incident involves a potential casualty in or on the water or if there is a need for eyes looking onto the shore from the water. Our local station is Fowey RNLI Coastguard Helicopter Our nearest helicopter is Coastguard Rescue 924 based in Newquay. If needed, other assets such as fire, police, ambulance or air ambulance can be called upon when required. In an emergency out at sea or along the coast dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard! #999Coastguard #AlwaysOnCall #charlestown #staustell #par #fowey Cornwall Live

Who can remember this advert ? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FXoGLOlnWT0 Did you know it was made 50 years ago. Maritime and Coastguard Agency will be releasing a new version so keep your eyes peeled You know who to call? 999 Coastguard HM Coastguard To Search To Rescue To Save

A good patrol in the sun today. We visited people at carlyon bay, charlestown and Par. We also assisted in a communications link for an incident at St Winnow which involved @polruancoastguard Fowey RNLI and @Fireandrescue for 2 persons stuck on the mud. They were safely extricated by Fowey lifeboat. Some more great team work and a superb outcome, so well done to all involved. Good job they knew to call HM Coastguard who are the emergency service to call on the 999 system for anyone in difficulty on the coast and mud https://youtu.be/HTQMdHAPuyA HM Coastguard To Search To Rescue To Save

We will be out in local patrol later today. We will be visiting the local beaches to spread the word on the work of the Coastguard If you see anyone in difficulty on the shore, beaches, cliffs, mud or the sea then call 999 for the Coastguard, as we are one of the 4 emergency services available on the 999 network. We are the specialists trained in these types of rescue. Give us a wave if you see us out this afternoon.

Call out 🚨🚨🚨📟📟📟🚨🚨🚨 Team were paged this evening to the reports of 2 persons cut off by the tide at Polmear Island The team assembled on scene and prepared for a water rescue. Fowey RNLI were also tasked to assist us on scene. The 2 persons were recovered into the Fowey ILB and brought to the harbour to be checked out by the Coastguard team. Some great team working between the 2 SAR units. The casualties made the right decision to call 999 for the Coastguard Well done to all involved https://youtu.be/fCXVECe4OC4 Cornwall Live #rescue #coastguard #waterrescue Maritime and Coastguard Agency Pirate FM Cornishguardian.co.uk St Austell Voice

Tonight it was training with our flank team Mevagissey Coastguard We completed some refresher training in firing operational pyrotechnics. We use these in search’s and when landing our helicopters. A great training session from our SCOO Hilary So you know who to call in an emergency on the coast? Yep 999 Coastguard Rescue