Fisherrow Coastguard

Our last callout was to Portobello beach on 19/06/19 at 00.30 hrs in relation to a concern for person incident. The person was quickly traced safe and well by the team.
The team have reached 43 callouts so far this year compared to 44 last year, for the entire period. We relate the increase in calls to hard work by our team and management in arranging partnership working with other agencies and emergency services. There has also been work to increase awareness of the coastgua...rd within the wider community.
We always strive to speak to individuals and coastal organisations when out and about, including yacht clubs and coastal residents about water safety etc. Our work continues with local police teams in relation to water safety and partnership working at Portobello beach.
One area we have been involved in is supporting police in searching for missing people, both in a coastal environment but also inland. As a search and rescue organisation, we can quickly supply trained resources to search for the missing vulnerable persons.
We often get asked what we do as a team. These are some of the roles our 8 volunteers are trained to deal with/support:
* help rescue people trapped on the coast, for example on cliffs, stuck in mud or in the water * provide 4x4 all terrain vehicles * search for missing people * report and deal with pollution and other hazards * help emergency services and local authorities, for example during flooding, casualty evacuation etc * gather information for the coastguard operations centre * carry out duties for the Receiver of Wreck, for example dealing with wreckage or dead whales and dolphins on the shoreline.
A big thank you for everyone’s support. As always it’s 999 and ask for Coastguard in a coastal or water emergency.
#999Coastguard Maritime and Coastguard Agency Edinburgh Police Division East Lothian Police Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
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Today the team attended a joint PR event with South Queensferry Coastguard, held at the Jack Kane centre in Edinburgh. The ‘Kids Day Out’ is organised by the Rotary Club, it is focused on providing a ‘fun day’ for children with additional needs and their support network.
It was great to see colleagues in other emergency services along supporting the event. A fantastic day was had by all.
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Sincere thoughts with the family and friends of the three crew members of a French lifeboat who sadly died yesterday, when their lifeboat capsized in severe weather as it went to the aid of a fishing vessel in distress.
Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer #SARfamily #SearchandRescue... #999Coastguard 🇫🇷
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Remembering those allied forces who landed in Normandy to liberate Europe 75 years ago today...
#DDay75thAnniversary #LestWeForget #DDay75... #DDay
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The Fisherrow team were at Portobello today assisting at a water safety training event for police officers in North East Edinburgh. The event was being led by our full time Senior Coastal Operation Officers. Also at the training event, helping out with their valuable expertise, were our colleagues at Kinghorn RNLI Lifeboat.
The police officers learned about the roles of HM Coastguard and RNLI lifeboats, and the important work they do in search and rescue. Both organisations ...provided guidance on what to do in a water or coastal emergency, as police officers are often the first responders to an incident. The training included a practical demonstration of Coastguard rescue equipment and officers were able to practice the use of emergency rescue throwlines.
Please check-out the ‘respect the water’ and ‘float to live’ links below. The information could save a life. In a coastal or water emergency, dial 999 and ask for Coastguard.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency RNLI Edinburgh Police Division #RespectTheWater #FloatToLive
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Incident: #40 of 2019 Time/date: 09.36 hrs, 04/06/19 Location: Newhaven Harbour Type: Assist ambulance service
... About 09.36 hrs this morning, along with South Queensferry Coastguard, the Fisherrow team were paged to the Newhaven Harbour area to assist Scottish Ambulance Service. Two casualties were successfully moved from a nearby cruise ship to shore for onward medical care.
Coastguard Coastal Rescue Teams are always on hand to assist partner agencies such as police and ambulance service.
As always in a water or coastal emergency it’s 999, and ask for coastguard.
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********************* INCIDENT TASKING ********************* Callout #039 of 2019 Incident: Missing Person... Location: Tynningham, East Lothian Date/Time: 02/06/19 10:00 hrs
About 10.00 hrs this morning, Sunday 2nd June 2019, the Fisherrow Team were paged and quickly mobilised along with North Berwick Coastguard Rescue Team, Dunbar Coastguard, South Queensferry Coastguard, Dunbar RNLI Lifeboats and North Berwick RNLI Lifeboat were tasked to assist Police Scotland East Lothian Police with a search for a missing person.
Coastguard Teams were able to provide 18 Coastguard Rescue officers to assist in the search.
Shoreline searches were carried out in liaison with the Police Search Advisor with teams and lifeboats completing the requested areas.
Following the coastal search, lifeboats were stood down and the team headed inland to provide further search assets to police throughout waterways and woodland.
Police have released a media statement confirming a body has been found in relation to this incident.
Our thoughts are with the family and friend's of the individual at this difficult time.
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Great to see our colleagues Kinghorn RNLI Lifeboat are also over supporting the Cockenzie & Port Seton Gala today.

The team are out today supporting Cockenzie and Port Seton Gala...
That’s the Gala fishing boats away, great to see everyone having a fantastic time!
Further Gala posts to follow from us....
... Cockenzie & Port Seton Gala #999Coastguard
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This afternoon the team were down at the Fisherrow Harbour Festival. We really enjoyed supporting this fantastic local community event organised by the Fisherrow Harbour and Seafront Association (FHSA). There were lots of activities laid on for everyone to enjoy.
It was really great to also see our Kinghorn RNLI Lifeboat colleagues who came over from Fife to conduct a rescue demonstration.
Also great to see was the many coastal organisations who came along, such as the Britis...h Divers Marine Life Rescue and Musselburgh Sea Cadets.
Thanks for inviting us FHSA.
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Two events for the team today. The first was the morning at the Stoneyhill Primary School fair. We had our rescue equipment on display for all to see and try on. It was really good chatting to people about the work we do. Despite the rain it was fantastic to see everyone had a great time!
Stoneyhill Primary School Fayre 2019
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********************* INCIDENT TASKING ********************* Callout #036 of 2019 Incident: Person in water... Location: Cramond Island Date/Time: Saturday 11/05/19 17:55 hrs
This evening the team were tasked to assist with persons reported to be in the water potentially in distress. The following assets were tasked by Aberdeen Coastguard as a response: South Queensferry Coastguard, RNLI Queensferry Lifeboat, Kinghorn RNLI Lifeboat along with rescue helicopter (R199) from Prestwick.
It soon became apparent as rescue assets arrived on scene, that the persons had waded ashore. This in itself had generated concern by members of the public.
The helicopter was stood down on route.
Time is critical in a potential water emergency, and a price is never put on the preservation of life.
Please remember in a coastal emergency, it’s 999 and ask for Coastguard.
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Along with East Lothian Police and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, the team were at the Pride Saltire Festival Event 🏳️‍🌈 at Cockenzie House & Gardens this afternoon.
The weather was fantastic, and it was really great to see such a good turnout for this community event. Thanks again Pride Saltire - East Lothian for the invitation.
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Fisherrow Coastguard along with other emergency services will be at the Pride Saltire Festival 2019, this coming Saturday 11/05/2019. The event is being held at Cockenzie House & Gardens, Cockenzie and Port Seton between 12 noon and 6pm (free admission).
Lots of things to see and do on the day, please come along to support this great community event.
#999Coastguard... #PrideSaltire 🏳️‍🌈 Maritime and Coastguard Agency East Lothian Police Scottish Fire and Rescue Service East Lothian Pride Saltire - East Lothian
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Patrol Sunday, 05/05/19 *************************
The team were out on coastal patrol this afternoon, starting at South Queensferry and working eastwards along the coast. We initially stopped and caught up with our colleagues South Queensferry Coastguard.
... Thereafter we were given a very warm welcome by the RFYC - Royal Forth Yacht Club and the Portobello Sailing & Kayaking Club during which we had a good chat and handed out safety information.
We also met up with Maritime and Coastguard Agency surveyors and learned about what they do to keep shipping safe.
In a water or coastal emergency remember it’s 999 and ask for Coastguard or watercraft users VHF channel 16.
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Callouts #31, 32, 33 & 34 ***************************
The team were involved in 4 callouts on yesterday’s public holiday.
... 16.59 - Concerns regarding persons on an inflatable in the Granton area of Edinburgh. Investigated by our colleagues at South Queensferry, and thankfully found to be a false call with good intent. The Fisherrow team were stood down whilst on route.
18.32 - The team were tasked to concerns regarding a speedboat operating in the Portobello Beach area. No trace of the craft was found, however information on the circumstances was gathered. Further inter-agency working will be ongoing in this area.
We would like to remind watercraft users to avoid areas where swimming occurs such as beaches. If you are in control of a powered craft please keep a sharp lookout for other boats and other water users such as kayakers or open water/wild swimmers.
21.25 hrs - Concerns for a person in Granton Harbour-area, assisted Police Scotland officers. No persons were located and the search was subsequently stood down.
23.30 - The team were then retasked to the South Queensferry area to assist in a missing person search.
Some of the colleagues who we worked alongside last night at different times.
Kinghorn RNLI Lifeboat South Queensferry Coastguard RNLI Queensferry Lifeboat Kinghorn Coastguard
In a coastal or water emergency, 999 Coastguard.
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********************* INCIDENT TASKING ********************* Callout #029 & #30 of 2019 Incident Type: Missing child and stranded persons... Location: Cramond Beach and Island Date/Time: 19th and 20th of April 2019
The Fisherrow team along with South Queensferry Coastguard were paged both yesterday, and today to the Cramond area to assist with incidents.
About 16.24 hrs on Friday, the team started to make their way to assist in the search of a young child. Thankfully the child was located, and the team were stood down on route.
About 13.10 hrs, this afternoon the team were tasked to Cramond to assist in the recovery of several people who had become cut off and stranded on the island. Working alongside RNLI Queensferry Lifeboat, over 20 people were safely removed ashore to safety.
Please always check the tide times before crossing, ensuring that you have sufficient time to return. (See link).
https://www.queensferrylifeboat.co.uk/saf e-crossing-times
Looks like the good weather is continuing for the rest for the weekend, please stay safe in or near the water.
As always it’s 999, and ask for Coastguard or if a watercraft user in distress VHF channel 16.
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Today the team attended a joint PR event with South Queensferry Coastguard, held at the Jack Kane centre in Edinburgh. The ‘Kids Day Out’ is organised by the Rotary Club, it is focused on providing a ‘fun day’ for children with additional needs and their support network.
It was great to see colleagues in other emergency services along supporting the event. A fantastic day was had by all.
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Today the team attended a joint PR event with South Queensferry Coastguard, held at the Jack Kane centre in Edinburgh. The ‘Kids Day Out’ is organised by the Rotary Club, it is focused on providing a ‘fun day’ for children with additional needs and their support network.
It was great to see colleagues in other emergency services along supporting the event. A fantastic day was had by all.
#KidsDayOut... #999Coastguard

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