Long service award for Hartlepool RNLI volunteer
Hartlepool RNLI volunteer Mark Barker has been presented with his 20 years long service award by Lifeboat Operations Manager Steve Pounder.
The 59 year old who is one of the inshore lifeboat helms and station mechanics favourite moments was being part of the volunteer crew that won a 'Pride of Britain' award. Mark said 'That was an amazing event to attend, I remember that we met lots of famous people and other award winners who had amazing stories to tell.
Over the years I have been to many shouts that have had both good and bad outcomes but at the end of the day It's the camaraderie and team work with the other crewmembers that helps you get through some of the tough moments that we sometimes face.
I must also say thank you to my wife Jane and our family for there amazing support over the years.'
Hartlepool RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager Steve Pounder said 'Mark's dedication to the charity that saves lives at sea is outstanding and on behalf of all the crew and officials at the station we would like to say thank you and keep up the good work.'
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Hartlepool RNLI volunteer press officer Tom Collins email: [email protected]
Clare Hopps (RNLI Regional Communications Manager, North East and East): [email protected] Tel:07824 518641
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The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 142,700 lives.
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Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.