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View fullsize Tasking Update – 23:55 Last night at 23:55, Felixstowe Coast Patrol & Rescue were tasked by HM Coastguard for an immediate launch. While en route to the boat, the team were stood down as the situation was brought under control by other eme
View fullsize FELIXSTOWE COAST PATROL & RESCUE – SERVICE UPDATE We’re back on duty! ✅ On-call service begins this weekend ✅ Full patrol service resumes from Easter weekend You’ll hear us on VHF as Felixstowe Lifeboat – We are your loc
View fullsize 🚨 Exciting Lifeboat Upgrade! 🚨 Just in time for the start of the season, we’ve installed a brand-new Aircon Unit on our lifeboat Last Orders ❄️💨—ensuring our crew stays cool and comfortable during critical rescues!😎 A huge thank you
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View fullsize 🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Colin! 🌟 Today, we’re shining the spotlight on one of our incredible Shore Support Crew members, Colin! While our patrol crews are out on the water, our Shore Support team, alongside our Launch Authority, plays a
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View fullsize 🚨 Fantastic News for Felixstowe and Our Coastal Community! 🚨 Felixstowe Coast Patrol and Rescue is now an officially Declared Facility! ✅ After an inspection by HM Coastguard (HMCG), we’re proud to announce that we passed with flying colours
View fullsize A heartfelt thank you to the family of Gordon Blackburn for their incredible generosity and ongoing support again this year. Their efforts, along with their community, in honour of Gordon’s memory mean so much to us at FCPR. Gordon Blackburn p
View fullsize A huge thank you to the shop owners in Felixstowe who have been supporting Felixstowe Coast Patrol & Rescue, your local independent lifeboat, by displaying our posters! 🛟💙 Community spirit is at the heart of everything we do, and it's amazing
View fullsize International Women’s Day 2025 Felixstowe Coast Patrol & Rescue recognises #IWD2025 by shining a spotlight on the growing number of female crew members in our team and the wider lifeboat community. They play a vital role in our organisati
View fullsize Thank you to Felixstowe Swimscapes for their support! Their calendar sales raised £100 for Felixstowe Coast Patrol & Rescue, helping us continue lifeboat operation. Your generosity makes a real difference! #Felixstowe #IndependentLifeboat
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View fullsize Update from Felixstowe Coast patrol and Rescue, Independent Lifeboat Over the past three days, 12 of our dedicated boat crew took part in an intensive casualty care course with the fantastic team at @LearnWithTrident. Led by trainer Grant, the cour
View fullsize Big thanks to the Brackenbury WI, who gathered last week in Old Felixstowe, for their generous donation of £365 to support our cause. Some of our crew attended their meeting to accept the cheque! #FelixstoweLifeboat #IndependentLifeboat #Feli
View fullsize News from Felixstowe Coast Patrol & Rescue Service. We’re pleased to share that we’ve made the front page of the latest issue of The Felixstowe Magazine & App The cover features a fantastic photo of our crewmember Ned, captured
View fullsize 🌊🚤 Support Felixstowe Coast Patrol and Rescue! 🛟🌟 An alternative way to support us is through our Amazon Wishlist! 🛒💙 With our Wishlist, you choose exactly what items you’re paying for – from first aid supplies to wearable kit. Ev
View fullsize 🌟 FCPR - Independent Lifeboat Patrol Update 🌟 New Year’s Eve 2024 – Ipswich Waterfront Patrol The FCPR crew was on duty for a busy second shift starting at 11 PM on New Year’s Eve, dedicated to ensuring safety along the Ipswich