Civil Defence volunteers put in more than 5,300 hours over year 

The Island's Civil Defence have given more than 5,300 hours of service over the past 12 months. 

The volunteers provide response and support to sporting and community events as well as major emergencies and incidents. 

The 45 volunteers helped with emergency response during the severe weather last December, searching for missing persons, training and they helped preserve a unique item of nautical heritage. 

Emergency planning officer Ian Young says the volunteers put in 15 per cent more hours over the last 12 months than in previous years: