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| Originally Posted by Adrian Kelland So do I, although parhap the conditions are somewhat more benign than open sea. Horrible currents though.
These people are donating a lot to work in London on that money. |
And not just London.
Some Offshore lifeboats have a full time employees ( Cox & mechanic ).
Offshore lifeboats have a full time employee ( normally the mechanic ).
Humber lifeboat is a full time station with 8 full time crew .
London lifeboats have
TWO , the extra crew man is a vol and gets paid expenses only.
The average wage is £ 18500 , plus allowances . They are restricted to where they came be during the pager / call out cover.... Also limited in doing things in thir spare time ....
Plus , lets get one thing straight, they are on CALL 24 hours a day ,,, except when on annual leave.