Coastguard leads 'essential' multi-agency training sessions

Workshops aimed to 'enhance emergency response around the Island’s coastline'

The Isle of Man Coastguard has led a series of joint training sessions for the Island's emergency services.

The sessions aim to 'strengthen collaboration between agencies and enhance emergency response around the Island’s coastline'.

Police recruits from the Isle of Man Constabulary and firefighters from the Isle of Man Airport Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance.

Topics covered included how to respond safely to water-related incidents, as well as practicing Coastguard rope access methods for hard-to-reach cliff locations. 

During the training, police recruits gained skills to assist people in danger without compromising their own safety. 

Meanwhile, the Airport Fire and Rescue personnel undertook a variety of rescue techniques designed to simulate real-life emergency scenarios. 

Working alongside Coastguard Rescue Officers, they focused on shoreline water rescue training and improved their speed and effectiveness in responding to coastal incidents around the airport.

A spokesperson for the Isle of Man Coastguard said: "Joint training like this is essential to ensure that all our emergency services can work safely, efficiently, and effectively in challenging environments. 

"By sharing expertise and building strong working relationships, we’re better prepared to protect both our communities and the responders themselves."