The IRB crew person assists the IRB driver when operating an Inflatable Rescue Boat. It is a position that is sometimes referred to as being equivalent to a "human bullbar" due to their primary job in adding weight to the front of the boat to 'punch' through waves. Additionally, IRB crew persons must maintain the balance of the boat to enable fast turns as well as facilitate the rescue part of the service, including lifting patients into the water as well as swimming with a rescue tube.
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