Kris Wilkinson
Kris belongs to: Cullercoats RNLI
Kris has lived in Cullercoats all his life. He works as a fireman and has been involved with the RNLI since he was 17.
Kris was interviewed by Carl Greenwood on 20 November 2005. The interview took place at Cullercoats RNLI wtach house and lasted 5 minutes and 35 seconds.
Types of call out and atmosphere
"It ranges from all sorts. It could be a fishing boat broken down that we’ll tow back to the Tyne"
It ranges from all sorts. It could be a fishing boat broken down that we’ll tow back to the Tyne, it could be kite surfers in distress, swimmers, and it varies to more unfortunate, recovering people that have drowned and things like that, or suicide attempts off the promenade and things, so there’s a wide range of stuff we actually do.
It’s brilliant, it’s all just teamwork and what with it all just being volunteers it’s just loads of enthusiasm. It’s great, you know, lads and lasses are coming down here in their spare time, just sweeping the boat house, just getting amongst it, you know, and really enjoy it.
Kris has 6 memories in the memorynet:
Kris's memories with a Adventure theme:
Kris's other memories:
Training with the RNLI- Types of call out and atmosphere
- Social events
- What does the sea mean to you
Safety equipment and clothing
This memory has these themes:
Community | Roles and Routines | Volunteering
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