A Crane was used to lift the pontoon in sections from the river Liffey. Thanks to CD from Carlow and Laois for the use of their pontoons.
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DCD provided medical cover, rescue boats, spotters on the bridges and built the pontoon for the start of the race. 22 volunteers, 3 ambulances, 3 rescue boats and our command & control we're involved in the duty.
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Phase 1 of the build of the pontoon platform to be used as the start of the 96th Liffey Swim was completed this evening. The pontoon was assembled in Poolbeg and floated on the Liffey up to the Jenny Johnson. Phase 2 will be tomorrow when the pontoon will be floated up to the start point beyond the Rory O'Moore bridge.
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Update on the story of the man who had the cardiac arrest on Croagh Patrick. He was sitting up in bed in Galway Hospital having tea and a slice of toast at 18.30 Sunday evening after getting 3 stents put in. This is a great success story for all involved in this successful outcome, Civil Defence, Irish Coastguard Rescue 118, OMAC and Mountain Rescue.
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DCD SAR Team were on duty for Reek Sunday on Crogh Patrick. Well done to the Team for their medical intervention in a cardiac arrest. Also great organisation, command and control as always by OMAC
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DCD wish Joerg and Annie all the best wishes on their Wedding Day and in their future together.
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DCD had a busy day at the Rose Festival in St Anne's Park. Medical and Fire Cover was provided by DCD.
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DCD Central AFS completed the Wicklow Way to raise money for LauraLynn. Well done to all involved in the challenge for a very worthwhile charity.
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DCD had a fantastic Family day with great Fun for the Kids (adults) and the children. With bumpy castles and demonstration of equipment and congrats to our Welfare Team for a terrific BBQ. Well done to Gavin and his team of Trojan helpers for making the day a wonderful success. Also thanks to Meath CD and the Dublin Red Cross for their assistance today.
Busy day for Hagguland a big hit with the kids.
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Busy day for DCD Medical Team at the Clontarf Half Marathon. Well done to the Team involved in the Cardiac Arrest with the patient ROSC after two shocks and good CPR. Also the DFB crew that responded were great. Great Team work by all.
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The new Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Carr paid a visit to DCD Medical tent at the Family Play Day in Merion Square today.
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DCD Rescue North erect Tents for the Achill Half Marathon last night. A very worthy charity that we assist with tentage every year.
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DCD provided Medical and Fire Cover for the 4th July party held in the American Residence in the Phoenex Park today.
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DCD Central were called to action to rescue a trapped bird caught in a chimney cowel on the Esplanade roof today, after a number of members of the public brought the birds plight to our attention.
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64 DCD Volunteers were involved in a search tonight for a missing person from Finglas. Great turnout from DCD members with only one hours notice. The K-9 unit was also involved.
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Best of luck to the Volunteers from DCD that start their Fire Fighter Training Course today. We wish them all the best in their new career in Dublin Fire Brigade. 11 DCD members are in the Recuit class.
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DCD provided Medical cover for the Ireland v France match on the big screen in Smithfield today.
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DCD provided Medical cover for the Pride Parade and the Pride event in Merion Square today. We also provided medical cover for the Casteleers.
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