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Coastguards around the world work to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea. 

Ruth Lee Manikins have been used by water rescue teams for over 20 years, providing a lifelike casualty which can be used for all manner of coastguard training including swift water rescue, man overboard, helicopter winch training and general search and rescue.

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Advanced Water Rescue Manikin

Advanced Water Rescue Manikin

Blending water rescue training and medical skills acquisition, the Advanced Water Rescue Manikin is a world-first for anyone involved in the rescue and resuscitation of drowned casualties.
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Man Overboard Training Manikins

Man Overboard Training Manikins

Otherwise known as ‘Dead Fred’ - used extensively by NATO forces, British and US Navies, 100% of UK Fire Services and all the sea rescue agencies including The RNLI and Coastguards - NATO stock number available
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Search & Rescue Training Manikins

Search & Rescue Training Manikins

Used extensively by Police Forces and inland water rescue agencies where there is an emphasis on the search element of the training.
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Helicopter Winch Manikin

Helicopter Winch Manikin

A variant model of our popular Man Overboard manikin, the Helicopter Winch Manikin was designed in consultation with the experts at Bristow Helicopters UK to provide a solution for training horizontal lifts from the water.
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Body Recovery Training Manikins

Body Recovery Training Manikins

Realistic in size and weight; combined with a face and hair, this manikin is eerily close to a real body in an underwater environment.
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Offshore Training Manikins

Offshore Training Manikins

A valuable rescue training aide for offshore installations.
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Advanced Water Rescue Toddler

Advanced Water Rescue Toddler

Age is one of the significant risk factors for drowning. Globally, the highest drowning rates are among children 1–4 years. It is a highly emotive issue that paramedics and other rescuers can now train for, with the first drowning simulation toddler.
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ADVICE & ARTICLES

Unveiling FReD: Answering the Top 3 Questions About Our Revolutionary Water Rescue Device

Unveiling FReD: Answering the Top 3 Questions About Our Revolutionary Water Rescue Device

Blog | 15 November 2023
In the world of water rescue, every second counts. That's why we’re excited to be able to offer a pioneering piece ...
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The Fast Rescue Device (FReD) – A Lifesaving Innovation for Water Rescue

The Fast Rescue Device (FReD) – A Lifesaving Innovation for Water Rescue

Case Study | 8 September 2023
For over three decades, Ruth Lee Ltd has been at the forefront of creating world-leading rescue training manikins, ...
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The Adventures of Fred: The Tale of a Missing Manikin

The Adventures of Fred: The Tale of a Missing Manikin

Blog | 28 June 2023
In the world of maritime training, safety is paramount. Training exercises involving manikins play a crucial role ...
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“PTE Ryan” Training Lifeguards To Save Surfers In Scottish Seas With Aberdeen Slsc

“PTE Ryan” Training Lifeguards To Save Surfers In Scottish Seas With Aberdeen Slsc

Case Study | 27 March 2023
Scotland's rugged coastline and tumultuous seas are renowned for their beauty, but also for their danger. The ...
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