With 52 teams around the coast each coast guard unit has a team either side of them to assist if the need arises . These teams are refered to as Flank stations.

In the case of the Doolin unit our Flank stations are Kilkee which is 30 miles to the south and Costelloe bay on the northern side of Galway bay.

We can call on these teams for assistance with manpower, vehicles, radios or any other relevant purpose.

We can request these through Shannon Coast guard Co-ordination center.