For half a century they have risked their own lives to save those in danger on the Forth.
Since 1965, for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the volunteers of the Kinghorn lifeboat have been on call, waiting for the alarm to be sounded.
Thanks to the selfless actions of these heroic men and women, more than 350 lives have been saved in the past 50 years a good reason alone to celebrate.
But as the station’s golden anniversary celebrations come to a close, the long watch will continue for the crew, with the next 50 years promising to be busier still.
Alan McIlravie, lifeboat operations manager, said: “The community has continued to show great support and affection for their local lifeboat station.
“We have held a number of events throughout the year, some especially to mark our 50th anniversary, and these have been very successful.
“Our volunteer crew has also been very busy, with regular training and attending a number of challenging call-outs.”
The station was initially founded to cater for the vast increase in pleasure boats using the Firth of Forth.
As a popular tourist destination, Kinghorn’s beaches were regularly packed in the summer, prompting the requirement for life-saving expertise to be on hand.
Though little more than a dinghy, the D Class lifeboat launched in 1965 saved six lives in its first year.
Since then and over the decades the boat and crew in various forms have become a major part of the community.
Fundraising events, including the station’s annual open day and Halloween Spooky Walk, attract huge crowds, while the flagship event of this year’s 50th anniversary celebrations saw 260 turn out for a dinner dance.
Reflecting on the highlights of the year, Mr McIlravie added: “Local MSP David Torrance tabled a motion in the Scottish Parliament to pay tribute to the crew, fundraisers, and all those who support the RNLI in general and Kinghorn lifeboat in particular.
“It was both reflective and uplifting to hear such fine praise heaped on us and our predecessors.”