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| Friday, 19 February 2010 | |
 Jamie King Sector Manager, CumbriaJamie King, is the HM Coastguard sector manager for Cumbria. Jamie’s interest for the job grew out of a love of beach fishing, which began at the age of 10. Over the years he has worked in the RNLI in Cleethorpes and as a Coastguard Watch Officer at  MRCC Yarmouth. “It was a natural thing for me to do and it developed into a career. I
enjoy doing what I do, it doesn’t feel like a job, because I enjoy it
so much,” he said.The role of sector manager, which he started in February last year, means that Jamie now manages staff and co-ordinates search and rescue operations. It was the variety of the job that appealed to Jamie the most. Cumbria is so diverse in geological conditions, from marshy land in the south of the county to the cliffs along the west coast. “It’s got a bit of everything, which means I can use the skills that I have learnt and also train others,” he said. Jamie has had to undertake a great deal of training for his role, from training how to successfully complete a rope rescue to practising search and rescue operations. Jamie, who is based at the Wellington Lodge at Whitehaven harbour, said: “We are trying to get involved in events around the county. People can come up and see us and discuss any issues they have. It’s important that the public know what we are doing.” He added that he is willing to go into schools and give talks to young people about the work the coastguards do and how to keep safe. If you would like to contact Jamie to arrange a visit, phone 07977427522. |
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