The Isle of Man Coastguard led a series of joint training sessions with police recruits and firefighters.
The sessions aimed to strengthen collaboration between agencies and enhance emergency response around the island’s coastline.
During the training, police recruits gained skills to assist people in danger without compromising their own safety.
This included how to respond safely to water-related incidents, as well as practicing Coastguard rope access methods for hard-to-reach cliff locations.
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Knowledge of these methods will improve operations, particularly where assistance from specialist Police units is needed, such as negotiators, accident investigators and scenes of crime officers.
The Airport Fire and Rescue personnel undertook a variety of rescue techniques designed to simulate real-life emergency scenarios.
Working alongside Coastguard Rescue Officers, they focused on shoreline water rescue training and improved their speed and effectiveness in responding to coastal incidents around the airport.
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A spokesperson for the Isle of Man Coastguard said: “Joint training like this is essential to ensure that all our emergency services can work safely, efficiently, and effectively in challenging environments.
“By sharing expertise and building strong working relationships, we’re better prepared to protect both our communities and the responders themselves.”
This multi-agency initiative is part of the island’s continued commitment to fostering resilient and well-prepared emergency services.
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