TRAINING TO CREW ON VESSELS AT COAST GUARD STATION MERRIMACK RIVER |
Auxiliarists have the opportunity to train and qualify to serve aboard active duty Coast Guard vessels based at USCG Station Merrimack River. These vessels include the 47-foot motor life boat (photo, above left) and the 22-foot rigid hull inflatable boat (above right). For more information, contact your flotilla commander. |
CG Auxiliarist Steve Noyes practices "rescue swimmer" skills with active duty Coast Guard personnel during his training at CGSTA Merrimack in Newburyport. |
Steve swims out to recover a "victim." |
To see a video of Steve's in-water training, right-click on the movie icon above, then click on "open in new window." |
A crewmember uses the tether- line and harness to bring Steve and his "victim" alongside the boat. |
Preparing to load an "injured victim" into the Stokes-litter. |
Auxiliarist Steve Noyes (top left) assisted by SN Brent Walsh (bottom) practices loading the Stokes-Litter with FN Joe Tidwell posing as the "injured victim." |
Steve is joined in the water by the best swimmer in the crew: Alex, Station Merrimack's Labarador Retreiver mascot. |
