The event at Morecambe Lifeboat Station provided an opportunity for colleagues to learn from one another, share expertise and gain a greater understanding of each organisation’s unique capabilities. Throughout the day, attendees took part in a series of practical and educational sessions covering key clinical topics including the treatment of hypothermia, airway management and the operational capabilities of both NWAS and the RNLI.

Participants also took part in a simulated involving a drowning designed to test some of the lessons from the workshops and help teams develop a shared understanding of how they can work together effectively during incidents. RNLI volunteers also demonstrated a simulated mud rescue.

Dave Suart, Morecambe Bay Sector Manager, said: “Morecambe Bay is a unique environment that presents significant risks, from fast-moving tides and difficult terrain to water-related incidents that can quickly become complex emergencies. As ambulance clinicians working in this area, it’s important that our staff understand those risks and the challenges faced by the specialist organisations we work alongside.

“This training day has been a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the capabilities of our partners in the RNLI, Lancashire Police Dive Team and Mountain Rescue, whilst sharing our own expertise. Building that understanding and those relationships helps ensure we’re better prepared to respond together when patients need us most.”

Paul Turner, NWAS Group Manager and RNLI Morecambe Station Operations Manager, said: “The RNLI regularly works alongside emergency service partners, and events like this help strengthen those relationships. Sharing knowledge and training together allows us to better understand how each organisation operates and ensures we’re as prepared as possible when responding to incidents. It has been a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from NWAS, Lancashire Police and Mountain Rescue.”