Civil Defence uncertainty rumbles on as PHECC licence deadline looms
Civil Defence members are outraged as there has been little information from the Civil Defence College or the Department of...
Voluntary Services
Civil Defence, Order of Malta, Irish Red Cross, St. Johns Ambulance
Blackwater Search & Rescue trial new diving equipment
New diving equipment which will benefit search and recovery divers is being tested by Blackwater Search and Rescue Unit. The...
Reserve Defence Force 90th Anniversary
The 90th Anniversary of the establishment of the Reserve Defence Force was held at Collins Barracks, Dublin yesterday. The event...
Sometimes, we may indicate to a Garda, our search dogs are no use in this case, and that’s very difficult for a family to hear.
Irish Search Dogs form part of the Major Emergency Management structure in the Southern Region. The team have three dogs...
Relief Shannon arrives in Wicklow from RNLI HQ in Dorset
The relief Shannon class lifeboat Jock and Annie Slater arrived at Wicklow RNLI this afternoon from the RNLI headquarters in...
CFR’s Respond 2019
Plans for the 6th annual Respond conference are taking shape for CFR Ireland. The national conference for Community First Responders...
Appreciation mass for Carlow emergency & voluntary groups
An Appreciation mass for Carlow’s emergency and voluntary groups was held last night. The mass was celebrated by Fr. John...
Coast Guards ‘Lights & Siren’ restriction to be raised in the Dáil
Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Transport, Tourism and Sport Imelda Munster TD has expressed serious concerns about the latest directive issued...
Momentum grows for A Big Push to Save Lives
Community First Responder groups in Cork have joined together in a big push to save lives. Doneraile, Buttevant, Mallow CFR...
Safety directive prevents Irish Coast Guard drivers using blue lights or sirens
The Irish Coast Guard has issued a safety notice to its volunteers who drive coast guard vehicles while using blue...
