Boat crew members from Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes were in new waters when they headed to Western Australia recently to assist the SES in operating boats on swift-flowing rivers following flooding.
A spokesperson said the skill sets of Marine Rescue personnel are readily adaptable to different environments.
Three boat crew members were also deployed to Bourke, Walgett and Lightning Ridge, doing various tasks but predominantly driving boats provided by the SES.
They joined members from the NSW SES, WA SES, NSW Fire and Rescue and Surf Lifesaving working as multi-agency teams to assist local residents affected by the floods.
But the task is not over yet.
It is expected that further volunteers will be needed right up to Christmas and two more members have volunteered and are currently deployed to the Parkes area.
Meanwhile Marine Rescue Tuggerah lakes continues to concentrate on its main role of saving lives in its primary area of operations.
Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes has openings for new members in both boat crew and radio operator streams.
Interested people can contact Unit Commander Bob Sutton on 0488 442 051 for more information or visit marinerescuensw.com.au.
Source:
Media release, Nov 30
Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes