Littlehampton RNLI is searching for a new Volunteer Launch Authority - a critical role that enables its lifeboat to launch in response to emergencies.
Launching a lifeboat on a shout requires many factors to be in place including trained and available shore crew, lifeboat crew and a Launch Authority.
This shore based role acts as a liaison between HM Coastguard and the crews - approving the launch, monitoring the operations and responding to any developments during or following the shout. Interaction is often also required with national emergency service organisations.
With this role it is important to remember that if the pager sounds, and you are on duty, you have to respond any time of the day or night. Duty requirements are typically two 24 hour periods per week.
If you have the interest in a hands on voluntary role as part of a long standing operations team at Littlehampton lifeboat station and have some knowledge of local maritime conditions we can offer full training for the role. This will include shadowing current Launch Authority volunteers on active shouts.
Further details on the position and details of the application process can be found at: https://rnli.org/support-us/volunteer/volunteering-opportunities
Nick White, Lifeboat Operations Manager at Littlehampton lifeboat station, said:
‘The Launch Authority role, or LA as we refer to it, is a key volunteer position within our 24/7 lifeboat operations team.
'Sharing the responsibility with a team of LAs operating on a rota basis this position is the first point of contact for taskings by HM Coastguard and makes the decision to launch our lifeboats.
'The role requires good communication, leadership and team skills together with local maritime knowledge – and the willingness to be on call day and night. It is a big commitment, but it is also very worthwhile being part of an organisation dedicated to savings lives at sea.’
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