As a result of a Fire in a block of Senior Citizens Homes in North Dublin, DCD were called out early this morning to set up an Emergency Rest Centre. Special thanks to the local community for their response and care of the evacuees.
DCD Volunteers took part in Day 3 of our EFR Course in the OBI today. Special thanks to our Instructors, EMTs and our Volunteers that acted as Casualties.
Great to see the Order of Malta and Civil Defence working together today at the Conference for Cycle Against Suicide in the 3 Arena today.
DCD Volunteers attending a First Aid Responder Course in the OBI today.
DCD took delivery of two new 5m Rescue Boats today. More details to follow.
A Book of Condolence will be available for anyone to sign in our HQ, the Esplanade. From between 08.30 to 9pm today, until Thursday 9am to 9 pm each day.
On behalf of Liam’s Family and Dublin Civil Defence we Thank all that sent Condolences and turned up in large numbers to Celebrate Liam’s Service to the community.
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart to report the passing of Commander Liam Barnes. Liam was well known throughout Ireland from his work and commitment to Civil Defence. His dedication to Dublin Civil Defence was immense and his work with the Hagguland Team in providing assistance during flooding in Dublin and Counties around Ireland.
DCD received 3 Landrover Discoveries into their fleet today. They are set up and equipped as Ambulances which will increase our Severe Weather capability.
Our Cold Weather Shelter will open from tonight till the end of February. We have facilities for 20 Homeless men each night.
Our Annual Remembrance Service and Medal Ceremony took place today in Mckee Army Barracks. Officer Promotions also took place. Great turnout by all with a special remembrance for Commander Terry Fields, Commander Lil Doyle from Kildare and DFB Firefighter Ray McCooey.
10 members of DCD attended a two day off road driving course in Tera Firma that included winch operations and boat trailer recovery. Three more courses are planned.
DCD provided Fire, Rescue and Medical Cover for the FAI Cup Final in the Aviva today. Busy afternoon for our AFS teams with over 100 flares being set off by fans.
This weekend K9 units from Dublin, Meath and Tipperary are training and being assessed by an external instructor.
136 DCD Volunteers received their 2016 Commemorative Medal in the wonderful setting of City Hall at Dublin Castle. They were presented with their Medals by Cllr. Gus O’Connell, PO Emer Dalton Civil Defence Branch, ACFO Dennis Keely, CDO James Mc Connell, ACDO’s Fergus Byrne and Aiden Hanna. More presentations of the 2016 Medal will take place in Fingal and South Dublin County Councils over the next few weeks.
Reposing at Mc Wey's Funeral Home, Abbey View, Kildare today Tuesday 31st October from 1 o'clock to 8 o'clock. Removal on Wednesday at 11 o'clock arriving at Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin at 12 o'clock. No flowers please. Donations to Barrettstown Children's Charity. Donation box in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
