Volunteers would usually have to travel to Mainland for courses, but these Island-based exercises allowed 12 volunteers to gain their accreditation last weekend
Vectis Radio - the Island's community radio station - has stepped in to provide space on its transmitter mast just outside Newport to the Island's Search and Rescue crews.
Rosie was last seen on Sunday evening and a major search has been underway for several days. If you have seen Rosie please get in touch with police as a matter of urgency.