Marine Rescue NSW signs up 3,000th volunteer

10:38 AM Wed 9 Feb 2011 GMT

'One of the latest additions to the Marine Rescue fleet ? ?Sapphire Rescue? in Merimbula' Marine Rescue NSW Click Here to view large photo

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Glenn Finniss announced today (9 February 2011) the recruitment of the organisation?s 3,000th member. Commissioner Finniss said, 'This is a significant milestone and represents a 33% increase in the number of Marine Rescue volunteers in NSW'. This achievement is an historic occasion and reflects well upon the committed and dedicated members of Marine Rescue NSW - from the volunteers who man the radios around the clock, the men and women who crew our rescue vessels, through to the fund-raisers, support volunteers and other members who help us to help others. The NSW boating public can take ...

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by Ken McManus