ABOUT US
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The AUXILIARY COAST GUARD is a national volunteer organization specializing in the marine environment, lakes and river ports to compete, through appropriate organization, the preservation and the improvement of life in the sea, lakes and rivers.
The AUXILIARY COAST GUARD is an integral part of NATIONAL RESCUE Society, with national headquarters in Genoa and various sections throughout the national territory, as part of active water rescue, since 1871.
National society RESCUE is registered in the lists of NATIONAL CIVIL PROTECTION.
The National Auxiliary Coastguard is responsible for Regional centres which are responsible for operating centres scattered on the Italian territory is in the marine environment that in Lake and river environment.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary activities is primarily divided into three areas:
Environment
· control of parks, protected areas, natural and archaeological areas
· support for institutions, research institutes
· information and training for users, institutions and schools
Safety
· support, rescue, nautical and seaside rescue
· monitoring, information, training and supervision
Culture
· dissemination of the culture of the territory, maritime culture,
history of the Navy
· training at schools, festivals, congresses, cultural and historical research
The operational activities of the Auxiliary Coastguard took place mainly in the summer months by volunteer staff who, after a training period, acquires the qualification of OPERATING VOLUNTEER.
The volunteers have numerous operating specializations; one of the most important include:
· divers
· nautical transport conductors
· radio communications
· lifeguards.
In addition, all volunteers are trained in first aid (BLS) and possess Limited Certificate of Radio-operator (enabling the use of VHF marine radio equipment for emergency calls).
The coast guard auxiliary is recognized by the general command ol the talina coast guard as part auxiliary, the coast guard auxiliary implements a service ol control and surveillance, with rapid response team, using personnel and equipment in permant service.
He has held training and exercises to the standard required by the Coast Guard Auxiliary for emergency interventions.
The Operations Center of Lake Iseo collaborates constantly with the Provincial Police of Bergamo and Brescia, the Authority lake basin of the Lake of Iseo and Endine Moro and also works with all voluntary associations and civil protection on the lake the Lake.
The operational work of the Operations Center of Lake Iseo is mainly carried out by means of patrolling the waters by making prevention activities, information and navigation safety, assistance to the authorities, assistance to demonstrations of various genres.
The patrolling of the waters is carried out with nautical means suitable with those safety features necessary for both the safety of the crew and for any rescue operations.
The Operations Center of Lake Iseo, currently consists of over twenty volunteers.