Jim Davidson has been awarded a Unit Commander’s Citation by Commander Bob Sutton on behalf of all members of the Tuggerah Lakes Marine Rescue Unit.
The citation is recognition for Davidson’s commitment, professionalism and leadership.
Most members of the unit have been involved in some form of training arranged and/or conducted by Davidson and have benefitted from his experience, knowledge and good humour.
The citation says that it was granted with a “great deal of appreciation” for the training and assessing of trainees and members for Marine Rescue Radio and Crew ratings that Davidson has delivered to Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes since the establishment of Marine Rescue NSW in 2000.
“Jim has been an active member of the unit executive and operationally as a Leading Crew and Watch Officer performing many rescues and as a vessel master,” Unit Commander Bob Sutton said in the citation.
Davidson has decided to step down as the unit training officer which the citation says is another example of his vision and commitment to the unit in preparing its next generation of trainers; however, he will continue to be operational and a mentor for the unit’s trainers and assessors in radio and crew ratings.
“Jim has led the training of the unit through all its environmental and technical challenges and has been the architect of radio simulators used across Marine Rescue Units and have prepared members for real life incidents,” Sutton’s citation said.
“On behalf of Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes it is with great pleasure to present this unit citation to Jim for his outstanding professionalism and commitment.”
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Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes