Crew and Officials

There are currently 33 volunteer crew members, including trainees, and one full-time mechanic at Poole Lifeboat Station. The volunteers come from all walks of life, but all are committed to providing the local community with a high-quality rescue service on the water, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The station also has a number of volunteer officials, including a lifeboat operations manager (LOM), who is in charge of deciding whether to launch the lifeboats, and 4 deputy launching authorities (DLAs). Other officials include a chairman, press officer, medical adviser, treasurer, and visits officer.

Click here to learn more about the roles of crew members and station officials, or visit our Volunteering section if you're interested in joining the crew.