Save Our Life Savers Petition: Signature List Feed http://gopetition.com/signatures/save-our-life-savers.html Online petition signatures en-us Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:55 UTC GoPetition RSS Feed Generator Copyright 2026 GoPetition Gaynor Legg [Signature #2087] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/20980625?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Jan 2017 10:34:03 UTC 20980625 Anonymous [Signature #2086] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/20978128?utm_medium=rss Sat, 14 Jan 2017 04:17:24 UTC 20978128 Anna Rice [Signature #2085] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/20978044?utm_medium=rss I work in Dorchester and use to live in Weymouth! The coastguard saves lives being a coastal town it's truly important to have the helicopter to help save lives

]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2017 03:19:08 UTC 20978044 Sue Dafter [Signature #2084] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/20977995?utm_medium=rss Sat, 14 Jan 2017 02:41:22 UTC 20977995 Anonymous [Signature #2083] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/15042307?utm_medium=rss There's are always people that need help and I think is a very important recourse so why scrap it

]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:44:02 UTC 15042307 TONI CODD [Signature #2082] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/14515319?utm_medium=rss Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:37:33 UTC 14515319 David Hewitt [Signature #2081] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/14457098?utm_medium=rss Cutting this service will no doubt cost lives.

]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:08:19 UTC 14457098 Stuart Voizey [Signature #2080] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13952400?utm_medium=rss Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:16:39 UTC 13952400 Stella Swindells [Signature #2079] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13835134?utm_medium=rss Save the Portland Coastguard Helicopter!

]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:58:41 UTC 13835134 Syd Martin [Signature #2078] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13800712?utm_medium=rss It doesn't take an IQ much higher than that of a cabbage to realize;
* That being between Lee-on-Solent and Cornwall.
*In the exact location of one of if not the greatest sailing centre in the world.
* And on the busiest sea way.
Only a fool would remove this essential facility.

]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 04:00:38 UTC 13800712 Peter Wakefield [Signature #2077] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13504771?utm_medium=rss In the last three weeks July/August it has been as busy as ever in the Swanage Area.How can the powers even consider closing and putting lives in jeopardy.

]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 04:40:16 UTC 13504771 Linda Farquhar [Signature #2076] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13477590?utm_medium=rss Sat, 4 Aug 2012 05:00:23 UTC 13477590 Anonymous [Signature #2075] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13434477?utm_medium=rss Sun, 29 Jul 2012 02:01:12 UTC 13434477 Alan McNamee [Signature #2074] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13334524?utm_medium=rss Myself and Daughter owe our lives to this service

]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 06:20:10 UTC 13334524 georgina streeter [Signature #2073] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13325300?utm_medium=rss reverse the decision to scrap the Portland search-and-rescue helicopter. They are in constant use and do a fantastic job and save many lives. Their knowledge of the area is vital in saving time and saving lives. Let's hope none of you have cause to need it! Save it now before it is too late

]]> Sat, 14 Jul 2012 07:28:50 UTC 13325300 Jane Rowe [Signature #2072] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13286200?utm_medium=rss Tue, 10 Jul 2012 07:52:17 UTC 13286200 Valerie McKinlay [Signature #2071] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13285511?utm_medium=rss Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:29:22 UTC 13285511 Hazel HORLEY [Signature #2070] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13281293?utm_medium=rss Mon, 9 Jul 2012 04:01:15 UTC 13281293 pam Holland [Signature #2069] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13278126?utm_medium=rss Mon, 9 Jul 2012 09:32:37 UTC 13278126 Ralph Holland [Signature #2068] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13278114?utm_medium=rss Mon, 9 Jul 2012 09:31:15 UTC 13278114 Anonymous [Signature #2067] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13271788?utm_medium=rss Sun, 8 Jul 2012 11:43:52 UTC 13271788 Mike Morris [Signature #2066] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13271363?utm_medium=rss In an emergency there is no substitute for local knowledge of cliffs, coves and tides. Extreme environments such as those around Portland and Purbeck require pinpoint precision on the part of SAR crew in the shortest possible time.

]]> Sun, 8 Jul 2012 10:10:56 UTC 13271363 Martin Parish [Signature #2065] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13234448?utm_medium=rss My wife got into difficulties on a beginners' kayaking course at the end of last year. She became separated from other members on the course and was being swept out to sea by the wind and the current. I was unable to help, standing on the shore. I called the coastguard and I am certain that the prompt arrival of the Portland search-and-rescue helicopter averted what may well have resulted in a tragic accident. I cannot thank the local coastguard service enough for their prompt and professional actions.

]]> Tue, 3 Jul 2012 10:04:37 UTC 13234448 Moreno Fornai [Signature #2064] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13234249?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Jul 2012 09:20:28 UTC 13234249 Ernest Rowe [Signature #2063] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13233722?utm_medium=rss A helicopter at Portland is essential to minimise the response time to and Maritime Distress.

]]> Tue, 3 Jul 2012 07:13:05 UTC 13233722 MICHAEL POORE [Signature #2062] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13223842?utm_medium=rss AS A BOAT SEA FISHING ENTHUSIAST I THINK IT IS IMPERITIVE THAT PORTLAND HELICOPTER SHOULD STAY.

]]> Sun, 1 Jul 2012 01:17:45 UTC 13223842 Anne Coppinger [Signature #2061] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13211695?utm_medium=rss I feel lives would be put at risk if we lost our rescue helicopter. The last government tried to get rid of it and fortunately lost. The waters around Weymouth and Portland are extremely dangerous and lives would be put at risk if we lose the helicopter. How can a minister in Parliament who does not know the area at all well be allowed to make this decision. She should talk to the local people and fishermen who know these waters better than her?

]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:22:37 UTC 13211695 Guy Watson [Signature #2060] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13202636?utm_medium=rss Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:56:02 UTC 13202636 philip younger [Signature #2059] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13202469?utm_medium=rss Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:30:56 UTC 13202469 Graham Wiffen [Signature #2058] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13201074?utm_medium=rss The Weymouth & Portland Coastguard do a fantastic job and we cannot do without them. The put their own lives at risk continually to save others. How can we even think of cutting this service!

]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 05:05:09 UTC 13201074 Robert Coppinger [Signature #2057] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13200223?utm_medium=rss This helicopter saves lives - closing it will mean many will die over the years to come

]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:27:02 UTC 13200223 Wilma BUTLER [Signature #2056] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13197269?utm_medium=rss Wed, 27 Jun 2012 03:00:37 UTC 13197269 Christopher Barker [Signature #2055] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13169706?utm_medium=rss Many people owe there lives to the rescues performed by the Portland SAR Helicopter. The coastline it supports is notorious for its strong tides and dangerous waters. Please reverse your decision to close the Portland base otherwise lives will be lost.

]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2012 09:51:41 UTC 13169706 Mike Jack [Signature #2054] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13144389?utm_medium=rss Wed, 20 Jun 2012 01:20:32 UTC 13144389 Jennifer Evans [Signature #2053] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13144008?utm_medium=rss Much more important than sending troops to help the americans fight their stupid skirmishes!

]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:45:55 UTC 13144008 Tim Russ [Signature #2052] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13143996?utm_medium=rss just how many lives will be lost to save a few pounds

]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:44:20 UTC 13143996 Roy Fursman [Signature #2051] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13142697?utm_medium=rss Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:44:48 UTC 13142697 Samantha Mason [Signature #2050] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13142185?utm_medium=rss Wed, 20 Jun 2012 09:36:47 UTC 13142185 Richard Sharp [Signature #2049] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13141953?utm_medium=rss There is way too much, well used, coastline between Portsmouth and Cornwall to lose the rescue service at the mid point i.e. Portland. Portsmouth and Culdrose would take too long to rescue someone midway between. They would also waste an hours worth of fuel each way, making their search time limited.

]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 09:07:28 UTC 13141953 Mel Greenyer [Signature #2048] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13141593?utm_medium=rss Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:27:15 UTC 13141593 Deanna Gateshill [Signature #2047] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13133934?utm_medium=rss Tue, 19 Jun 2012 05:00:35 UTC 13133934 Anonymous [Signature #2046] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13133908?utm_medium=rss Keep it here adjacent to the sailing academy

]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2012 04:52:49 UTC 13133908 Daniel Brittain [Signature #2045] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13129181?utm_medium=rss My life was saved last year by the RAF Boulmer Seaking helicopter. SAROPS will cease to exist at Boulmer after 2015. Had my accident occurred after 2915, I would have died due to the lack of local helicopter. I wholeheartedly lend my support to this campaign to save the Portland helicopter. Having experienced the lonely peril of a near drowning I am qualified to say that any reduction in air support will cost lives. It is seconds that count

]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:30:15 UTC 13129181 Shaun Lane [Signature #2044] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13124569?utm_medium=rss Sun, 17 Jun 2012 03:50:36 UTC 13124569 Victoria Bobbit [Signature #2043] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13114312?utm_medium=rss Sat, 16 Jun 2012 05:27:56 UTC 13114312 ALISON RAMSAY [Signature #2042] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13113722?utm_medium=rss Sat, 16 Jun 2012 03:37:55 UTC 13113722 ashley baume [Signature #2041] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13113578?utm_medium=rss Sat, 16 Jun 2012 02:57:56 UTC 13113578 Nigel Bower [Signature #2040] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13113516?utm_medium=rss G-GCWB is a valued asset to locals, holiday makers and fishermen alike. By scrapping Portland air rescue you are endangering thousands of lives every year!!

]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2012 02:47:17 UTC 13113516 PAUL STEEPLES [Signature #2039] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13070998?utm_medium=rss Wed, 13 Jun 2012 03:54:43 UTC 13070998 julie kelly [Signature #2038] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13040474?utm_medium=rss Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:50:11 UTC 13040474 william Buchan [Signature #2037] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/13039781?utm_medium=rss What price a life, the additional flying and response times may cost lives and will worsen the long term effects of injury.

]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 07:43:55 UTC 13039781 Madeleine Duke [Signature #2036] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12997722?utm_medium=rss Tue, 5 Jun 2012 08:25:57 UTC 12997722 Christopher Slade [Signature #2035] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12997534?utm_medium=rss Tue, 5 Jun 2012 07:59:50 UTC 12997534 Margot Roberts [Signature #2034] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12996494?utm_medium=rss I live in Weymouth and I feel it is vitally important that we keep the Portland search and rescue service. Scrapping it would lead to an area far too large to patrol.
Only last month 3 fisherman's lives were lost. It is a very dangerous part of the coast

]]> Tue, 5 Jun 2012 05:00:47 UTC 12996494 Clare Wratten [Signature #2033] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12996355?utm_medium=rss Tue, 5 Jun 2012 04:25:13 UTC 12996355 Sarah Gilpin [Signature #2032] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12996339?utm_medium=rss Tue, 5 Jun 2012 04:20:22 UTC 12996339 Sue Dinning [Signature #2031] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12985107?utm_medium=rss Sun, 3 Jun 2012 02:24:14 UTC 12985107 John Johnson [Signature #2030] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12983050?utm_medium=rss Sun, 3 Jun 2012 08:02:03 UTC 12983050 sheila ryan [Signature #2029] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12981742?utm_medium=rss The recent loss of three fishermen 2 miles off the Portland coast, serves a painful reminder of the vital necessity of the search and rescue helicopter being readily available to these dangerous waters

]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 02:42:34 UTC 12981742 Stephen Milner [Signature #2028] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12953479?utm_medium=rss Wed, 30 May 2012 02:53:37 UTC 12953479 Anonymous [Signature #2027] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12940596?utm_medium=rss Scrapping the helicopter WILL cost lives, year on year. What is the money saved worth when compared to the cost in human life?

]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 04:47:45 UTC 12940596 Paul Hopcraft [Signature #2026] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12939584?utm_medium=rss Tue, 29 May 2012 03:32:01 UTC 12939584 Kelvin Richards [Signature #2025] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12921055?utm_medium=rss Life has a time limit, taking it away makes life to be saved less and less, every minute counts, I hope Government can sleep at night for every life lost die to time frame to get to casualty's

]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 03:17:13 UTC 12921055 Richard Drax [Signature #2024] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12877918?utm_medium=rss Mon, 21 May 2012 01:38:30 UTC 12877918 pearl avery [Signature #2023] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12862327?utm_medium=rss Sat, 19 May 2012 01:43:38 UTC 12862327 George Cairns [Signature #2022] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12796693?utm_medium=rss Mon, 14 May 2012 04:10:14 UTC 12796693 Jackson Gould [Signature #2021] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12643918?utm_medium=rss Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:09:39 UTC 12643918 Anonymous [Signature #2020] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12617127?utm_medium=rss Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:11:34 UTC 12617127 David Lloyd [Signature #2019] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12614630?utm_medium=rss Portalnd is a vital station and must be kept at any cost. This is a dangerous stretch of coast much used by tourists and locals. Closure of portland would be foolhardy and will result in people dying.

]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:45:45 UTC 12614630 Grenfel Irwin [Signature #2018] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12592288?utm_medium=rss Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:00:40 UTC 12592288 Christopher Irwin [Signature #2017] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12592283?utm_medium=rss Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:59:57 UTC 12592283 Janet Harris [Signature #2016] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12581423?utm_medium=rss Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:53:40 UTC 12581423 Sophie Cooper [Signature #2015] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12573579?utm_medium=rss The government is choosing to cut those services that matter most.

]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:54:58 UTC 12573579 rachael wilkin [Signature #2014] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12573325?utm_medium=rss I have concerns about reducing the search and rescue service in such a busy stretch of water. I understand that the stated intention of the changes is to improve the service but is difficult to see how removing a helicopter would achieve this

]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:06:02 UTC 12573325 Anonymous [Signature #2013] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12565638?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:18:17 UTC 12565638 Greg Harrington [Signature #2012] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12563881?utm_medium=rss Have seen this helicopter in use to the great benefit of those involved in the rescue due to the prompt response time

]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:28:14 UTC 12563881 Mike O'Malley [Signature #2011] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12561776?utm_medium=rss Save our important helicopter - Portland/the south west needs it !!!!!!

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:28:27 UTC 12561776 Brian Davy [Signature #2010] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12558982?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Apr 2012 03:08:57 UTC 12558982 Malcolm Acreman [Signature #2009] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12556270?utm_medium=rss Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:14:52 UTC 12556270 michael worth [Signature #2008] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12552188?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:20:26 UTC 12552188 Carole Knapman [Signature #2007] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12551819?utm_medium=rss Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:13:59 UTC 12551819 helen conyers [Signature #2006] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12547121?utm_medium=rss Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:00:15 UTC 12547121 jon boakes [Signature #2005] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12539719?utm_medium=rss We need local knowledge in on of the busiest waters on south coast

]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:30:03 UTC 12539719 Bill Beetham [Signature #2004] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12538584?utm_medium=rss Scrapping the S&R helicopter base at Portland would put lives at risk. Portland itself presents a considerable hazard to shipping; the coastline / coastal path between Portland and Poole has seen a considerable increase in use from both watercraft and walkers. The Solent / Wight sea areas are probably among the busiest in Europe: the S&R helicopter based at Lee on Solent cannot possibly provide adequate cover for both Wight and Portland areas.

]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:25:48 UTC 12538584 Anonymous [Signature #2003] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12537855?utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:32:17 UTC 12537855 Roger Starbuck [Signature #2002] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12535118?utm_medium=rss Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:31:30 UTC 12535118 Sally Revell [Signature #2001] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12534784?utm_medium=rss Scapping Portland helicopter seems like an incredibly risky and shortsighted proposal when the Dorset coast is so popular with leisure users, both on the cliffs and on the water. It might be the age of cost-savings but this is surely one cost-cutting exercise too far. I myself will feel less safe in using the water if the proposal goes ahead so I hope it is re-evaluated.

]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:35:21 UTC 12534784 simon jewers [Signature #2000] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12534590?utm_medium=rss Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:59:00 UTC 12534590 Bill Rchmond [Signature #1999] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12534461?utm_medium=rss If I need the Portland service I will - and I hope all others will do the same - be patient and calm and hope the Solent helicopter will be along shortly, trusting that it isn't already out.

I suspect I may be more in need of the service living on the South coast than if I resided in Putney, Roehampton and Southfields.

]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:34:25 UTC 12534461 stephen chivers [Signature #1998] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12533880?utm_medium=rss Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:47:34 UTC 12533880 Sue Long [Signature #1997] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12533738?utm_medium=rss Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:20:49 UTC 12533738 Mollie Holman [Signature #1996] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12531636?utm_medium=rss I urge the Government to reverse it's decision to scrap the Portland search and rescue helicopter in order to ensure the safety of those at sea in that area.

]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:49:57 UTC 12531636 Timothy Redman [Signature #1995] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12531508?utm_medium=rss Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:20:28 UTC 12531508 Sue Starbuck [Signature #1994] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12531286?utm_medium=rss Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:15:07 UTC 12531286 Jeremy Bragg [Signature #1993] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12531260?utm_medium=rss Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:07:07 UTC 12531260 Carl Geary [Signature #1992] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12531243?utm_medium=rss The removal of this vital service from Portland could be catastrophic given the high level of watersports,fishing etc undertaken within the vicinty of the Dorset coast. This could not be better highlighted than by the Olympic sailing being held in Weymouth. If the government wishes to encourage people to engage in an active lifestyle and look after our waters they need to ensure that people feel safe in doing so. The value of a service cannnot and should not always be based on number crunching.

]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:02:38 UTC 12531243 Jonathan Godson [Signature #1991] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12531222?utm_medium=rss Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:57:22 UTC 12531222 Richard Stone [Signature #1990] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12529697?utm_medium=rss As a Poole Harbour Canoe Club member, this service is absolutely vital to both us and all the other seafarers along the South coast.

]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 06:58:31 UTC 12529697 Peter Hobby [Signature #1989] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12528405?utm_medium=rss For those of us that use the sea and coastline of dorset this service is potentially a life saver. Some of the visitors to our cliffside tourist areas such as durdle door etc also get themselves in trouble in and around the cliffs. The extra time taken for a helicopter to arrive from the solent could literally make the difference between life and death.

]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 02:59:35 UTC 12528405 michael axler [Signature #1988] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/12528282?utm_medium=rss Mon, 9 Apr 2012 02:37:09 UTC 12528282