Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team have welcomed three new Coastguard Rescue Officers (CRO’s).

A team photo in front of the helicopter
A team photo in front of the helicopter (Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team)

A spokesperson said: “A massive congratulations to Becki, Jenna and Larry.

“Over the last few weeks the three, along with other new CRO’s from the area, have taken part extensive training.

“The training has included casualty care, search training, helicopter landing sites, water rescue and much more.

Team prepare to enter the water
Team prepare to enter the water (Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team)

The final part of the group’s training was a search and rescue exercise at Blackdown Rings where the team were lucky enough to be joined by National Police Air Service HQ.

Boarding the helicopter
Boarding the helicopter (Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team)

The spokesperson added: “Congratulations again to to all of the new Coastguard Rescue Officers in HM Coastguard - South Devon & SE Cornwall - Area 10!”

In the midst of a training. exercise
In the midst of a training. exercise (Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team)

Exercise in the water
Exercise in the water (Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team)