Dave, who's family has fishing and lifeboat roots in the Scarborough area, joined the volunteer crew at Redcar in 1981, having originally enrolled as Honorary Treasurer the year before. He was appointed Deputy Launching Authority in 1996 and became Lifeboat Operations Manager in 2008.

In 2011 he was awarded the RNLI's Gold Badge for services to the RNLI.

Dave doesn't remember 'joining' as such because, like others on the station, he was born into a lifeboat family.

Dave is a retired police officer.

Dave joined the station in 1978. During his time on the station he has been crew member, tractor driver, senior tractor driver and tractor mechanic.

Dave followed his father's footsteps into the station. Dave says: 'The camaraderie and dedication of the volunteer crew is what makes being on the station most worthwhile.'

Dave works as a freelance first aid instructor having previously spent many years working in the steel industry as a blastfurnaceman.

Dave joined the lifeboat station as a deputy launching authority. He was awarded the RNLI's gold badge for services to the RNLI in 2010.

Dave is a retired river pilot.

Bob work as a Shift Production Engineer in the offshore industry.

He first became interested in the RNLI in early 1969, when he was an apprentice mechanic at a garage close to the lifeboat station, and officially joined the crew in December 1969.

He has been boat crew, ILB crew, tractor driver, member of the management committee. Bob says: 'I get a great deal of satisfaction when we bring someone in safely who may not otherwise have survived. Thankfully the good times far outweigh the bad. It is good to see we still get volunteers through the doors who are willing to help people in need.'

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Mark was a full-time fisherman before he joined the crew, sometimes sailing with other fishermen who manned the lifeboats at Redcar.

Mark says: 'The best bit about being on the crew is passing my advice and knowledge on to the casualties we rescue, and seeing them safely ashore.

'I get a lot of satisfaction from being the Training Co-ordinator. There's nothing better than taking a raw recruit and turning them into a fully-fledged crew member.'

Mark claims his hobbies to be the RNLI, fishing and the occasional stint as a deckhand on a submarine!

Known to everyone as Gunner, Pete joined Redcar in 2006 after a spell at another station. He joined the RNLI because he liked the challenge and wanted to be part of a team.

His hobbies include mountain biking (when he's not injured!), running and "jetskiing" when the wife lets him.

Pete is a self-employed heating engineer (01642 284262).

Tom is one of the more senior crew members on the station. When he's not putting in many extra hours helping with the training of the new crew members he spends time cycling and surfing.

Tom works in the town as the owner of East Coast Cycles.

Blake first became involved with the station as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

As a crew member Blake says: 'The highlight is the atmosphere amongst the crew. There's a load of friendly banter and at the end of the day I get a good feeling from serving the community.'

Outside of the RNLI, Blake is a qualified barrister and has recently gained a master of Law degree.

Mark joined the crew at Redcar because he wanted to something worthwhile and help local people. Mark says the best part of being a crew member is that he is involved in helping others and making a difference to someone's life.

Mark works as a shipping clerk for a local haulage company and spends his free time doing many things from anything outdoors to cooking.

Emma joined the crew after a chat with one of the station's tractor drivers. Emma says: 'I've never been a girly girl and wanted something exciting and challenging.

'The best bit is the training - learning new skills and going out on launches. You never know what to expect when the pager goes off.

'We have a really good laugh on the station and I couldn't be part of a better team.'

Emma is a trainee health care practitioner.

Nathan joined the station in 2010 as a trainee. He saw the lifeboat launching on a few rescues and decided he wanted to be part of the team.

Nathan works as a deckhand on a River Tees pilot cutter. His main hobby is photography.

Nige joined the RNLI because he had always looked up to the organisation and admired what it stood for. He enjoys being part of a team that ultimately saves lives. Nigel says: 'It's a great feeling and a privilege - I like being able to give a bit back to the community.'

Nigel's hobbies include darts, snooker and football, and he works as a club steward.