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A firefighter with more than 30 years of service has stepped into the role of operations manager at Calshot RNLI.
Graham Reeve, who commanded several stations in the local area and headed up the fire safety department responsible for legal enforcement across Southampton, Eastleigh and the New Forest, has also been a Governor Member of the RNLI for more than 50 years.
During his firefighting career, Graham attended several fires at sea, including Canberra, HM Warships and an explosion on the oil tanker Mobil Petrel close to the Fawley Refinery.
On his appointment Graham said: “I am pleased to have the privilege of serving the seagoing community of The Solent area, as the new Lifeboat Operations Manager at Calshot Lifeboat Station.
“Having joined Calshot as a Launch Authority a short time after my predecessor Mike Atwell, the opportunity to take over from him and to continue the good work he had started came as something of a surprise yet also an opportunity not to be missed!
“I have inherited an excellent crew and a fantastic location and hope to help build on the proud reputation of the station.”
In his spare time, Graham is also a keen sailor and Community First Responder for the ambulance service.
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