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Paul Kehoe T.D, Minister with Responsibility for Defence provides an update on Civil Defence’s licence to operate from PHECC

16 May 2019

Today Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe T.D. provided an update on the ongoing engagement between the Department of Defence, senior officials from the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) and with representatives of the Local Authorities through the County and City Managers Association (CCMA).  All three parties met yesterday afternoon, Wednesday 15 May…. Read More

Civil Defence & Darkness into Light 2019

13 May 2019

47 Meath Civil Defence members turned out on Saturday morning, 11th May to provide Ambulance and First Aid cover at Darkness into Light walks in four separate locations – Fairyhouse, Moynalty, Navan and Trim. Between all four walks there were upwards of 10,000 participants supporting Pieta House. Many members of Clare Civil Defence got out… Read More

New Headquarters for Monaghan Civil Defence

13 May 2019

Construction is well underway for the new headquarters for Monaghan Civil Defence. This is being built alongside the Fire Station at Monaghan town. The volunteers expect to be in their new purpose built training facility by the end of the year.      

Civil Defence Graduation 2019

10 May 2019

This afternoon Civil Defence College held a Graduation Ceremony for volunteers, members of the National Ambulance Services and Defence Forces.  Dr. Shane Knox was in attendance from the National Ambulance Service and Superintendent Maria Conway from the Garda Training College, Templemore. The instructor awards included: Missing Persons Search First Aid Responder Cardiac First Responder Manual… Read More

Explanation of Current Civil Defence and PHECC Issue

10 May 2019

Civil Defence is a volunteer based organisation of approximately 3,500 volunteers who give generously of their time and expertise for their community and in support of the Principal Response Agencies. They are managed within each Local Authority by a Civil Defence Officer (CDO) and/or an Assistant Civil Defence Officer (ACDO). Civil Defence is multi skilled… Read More

Missing Person Search – Cork North

10 May 2019

Search Crews from Cork North Civil Defence were called out last night on a Missing Person Search after a young school girl went missing in the Mallow area.  Civil Defence were assisting in the search along with the Gardai, Search dogs, Coast Guard helicopter and Mallow Search and Rescue. She failed to return to her… Read More

First sod turned on site of new Meath Civil Defence HQ & Training Centre

9 May 2019

Wednesday 8th May 2019  was another momentous day on the road to building the new Meath Civil Defence HQ and training centre when the Cathaoirleach and Chief Executive of Meath County Council turned the first sod on the site. Site development and building work will commence on Thursday 9th May.  

Sligo Presentation night 2019

2 May 2019

Sligo Civil Defence hosted their annual presentation of certificates night and yearly review and plans going forward on April 30th The evening was attended by Bartley Gavin Director of Service for Civil Defence and An Cathaoirleach for Sligo County Council Martin Baker who praised the work that Civil Defence do at emergencies and in giving… Read More

PHTLS (Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support) Course Sligo

2 May 2019

Sligo Civil Defence hosted a Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Course in Sligo which commenced in January and culminated in March with Medicall in attendance to examine all 21 attendees Volunteers from as far away as Limerick attended lectures and practical sessions every 2 weeks. Thanks to Michael Mc Donagh PHECC Assistant Tutor  /… Read More

Gorse Fires – Donegal

22 April 2019

Today, Monday 22nd April at 11.21 hrs Donegal Civil Defence AFS Unit were activated by the Chief Fire Officer and Director of Services to respond to gorse fires in the Loughanure, Annagry areas of Donegal. Currently there is one Civil Defence Fire appliance and 12 Person crew responding.