Well done to 20 of our Volunteers that completed the Risk Assessment Course yesterday. This was Module 2 of our new Officer Training Program.
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DCD Rescue boat crew while training in Dunlaoghaire Harbor yesterday noticed a Topper Sailing boat in difficulty at the Harbor mouth. They rescued a person out of the water, dropped the sails on the boat and landed all safe and well back at the yacht club.
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Swords boat providing Rescue Cover for the Leinster Sea Swim. Boat looking well guys. #fingalcoco
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DCD had a busy day today providing Fire,Medical and Rescue cover at the Aviva Stadium and 2 Rescue boats on the South Wall for the Arthur Dunne Sea Swim.
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The 2016 Commemorative Medal will be issued to Volunteers over the next few weeks. #fingalcoco #dublincity #dlrcoco #southdublincoco
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DCD provided Medical, Welfare and Rescue cover for the Dublin Mountain Challenge in aid of Barretstown. The challenge was a 42k and 24k walk across the Dublin Mountains. A hot meal was provided by our welfare team at the top of Three Rock Mountain for 800 people. In total 75 DCD Volunteers were involved and 22 vehicles.
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Minister with Responsibility for Defence Mr . Paul Kehoe presented Long Service Medals and 2016 Commemorative Medals to Civil Defence Volunteers today in Croke Park. Congratulations to the Civil Defence Branch for organising a great event. Well done to all recipients from all Counties.
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DCD provided Medical support for the Terenure 5/10k road race this morning. 1 ambluance, 1 Ambulance support and 6 medical bikes.
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20 DCD members attended the Officer Training Module 1 today. This is the first of 3 modules as part of our Officer Training Course. Congratulations to the Officer Training Cadre for giving excellent lectures on various topics.
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DCD Fingal Casualty unit provided Medical Cover for the Commemoration Ceremony in Glasnevin today. 1 Ambulance and 5 Volunteers involved. @fingalcoco
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Our sincere thanks to all members of the public that offered clothing and offers of assistance during our operation of a Rest Centre. Community Spirit alive and Well. DCD
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DCD has set up a Rest Centre for evacuees from the apartment block fire. Big Thanks to all our volunteers and volunteers from Fingal. Also to DCC staff from the Community Centre.
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DCD provided water for the Steam Train for RPSI in Gort yesterday. The DCD team from Nutgrove were tasked to bring the Water Tanker to Gort for the Steam Train.
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The 14 day Cycle against Suicide finished today in Dublin Castle. Civil Defence from all Counties provided Medical Cover for the duration of the event.
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DCD provided Medical support with an Ambulance and six medical bikes for Pieta House Darkness into Light in Marley Park this morning.
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DCD provided Medical support for the Run in the Park for Arc Cancer Support. One ambulance and medical bikes on the duty.
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The annual Cycle against Suicide started from Swords Castle today and will travel around Ireland over the next two weeks. Civil Defence from all the Counties that the event passes through will provide Medical and Ambulance cover. DCD will provide Medical cover for the next three days and the last day from Carlow to Dublin.
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DCD provided Medical and Vehicle protection in the Customs House, Dublin Castle and Smithfield. We were assisted with CIvil Defence units from Laois, Westmeath, Meath and Louth. In total 87 Volunteers and 27 Vehicles assisted in the operational cover. Great to work with other Counties.
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