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62K views · 1K reactions | From the freezing conditions during the Beast from the East to the hottest summer on record, our volunteers dealt with everything 2018 threw at them. And they are ready to do it all again in 2019, thanks to their dedication and your support. | RNLI | Facebook

Today marks the 249th birthday of Sir William Hillary, the founder of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. In 1823 Sir William made an impassioned appeal to the nation, calling for a service dedicated to saving lives at sea, and in 1824 the RNLI was founded. | RNLI

‘The worst conditions I’ve ever been out in’, said Falmouth RNLI Coxswain Nick Head 😰 Falmouth Lifeboat volunteers were tasked last week during the peak of Storm Goretti. A number of vessels were breaking free of their moorings with people aboard, putting them in serious danger. The Shannon class lifeboat launched in 90mph winds, torrential rain and hail. The crew worked alongside local maritime and rescue partners for three hours, responding to seven separate incidents. Our crews train in all

592K views · 1.2K reactions | Meet lifesaver Joe May from Skerries RNLI, one of the crew members involved in that dramatic paddleboarder rescue on Saving Lives at Sea. | RNLI | Facebook

12K views · 1.8K reactions | RNLI crews are always ready to rescue whatever the weather, including in stormy seas and high waves. You're welcome onboard as a Bundoran RNLI volunteer crew member watches some risky rough rescues. #SavingLivesAtSea | RNLI | Facebook