The aim of the york rescue boat is to save life. it will achieve this through the following activities:
(1) provision of land and river based water safety patrolling within the york area.
(2) provision of flood rescue in york and as part of the national contingency framework .
(3) support to north yorkshire fire and rescue .
(4) education to members of the public, in order to increase awareness of the risks associated with the rivers.
(5) fundraising and communication in order to support the activities identified.