The Loch Lomond Rescue Boat is one of five Scottish charities awarded new funding this week.
A total of £125,000 of grants from the UK Government were announced.
The Luss-based charity will receive £8,724.50 for equipment including heavy duty rescue suits, thermal imaging equipment and communication headsets.
The rest of the funding will be divided between inshore rescue services in Port William, Moray, Nith and East Sutherland
UK Government Minister for Scotland Douglas Ross said: “This UK Government funding boost is great news for our search and rescue teams who provide an invaluable service to their communities.
“The latest round of our Rescue Boat Grant fund is part of our ongoing support to those brave volunteers carrying out their lifesaving work.”
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