Dave joined the station in 1978. During his time on the station he has been crew member, tractor driver, senior tractor driver, tractor mechanic and Deputy Launching Authority. Dave also acts as Lifeboat Press Officer..

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 previously worked 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.'

Tony has been involved with the RNLI for over 40 years. He was previously a crew member at a nearby lifeboat station. He is a retired transport manager.

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

Mark now works as a marine co-ordinator for a nearby wind farm.

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.

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 in the offshore wind turbine industry. His main hobby is photography.

Ben joined the station in 2012. He works on dive support vessels.

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