Personal protective equipment (PPE)
All Coastguard rescue officers are issued with the following PPE. This is usually carried at all times and is a requirement when responding to a "shout".
| Swissphone pager | |
Protective overalls | |
| Helmet | |
| High viz waterproofs | |
| Safety boots | |
| Icom Radio | |
| Safety glasses | |
| Equipment belt | |
| Gloves | |