Michael Harkin

Station Commander, Northern Ireland Fire And Rescue Service, Specialist Rescue Team.

[Dublin Fire Brigade @DubFireBrigade]

Earlier this month, Firefighter/Paramedics from Bravo District participated in the first National Urban Search and Rescue Course in Northern Ireland.

They were joined by colleagues from Galway and @LaoisFireRescue.

Thanks to @NIFRSOFFICIAL for hosting us.

[Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service @NIFRSOFFICIAL]

🚨 If you see someone struggling in water, stay calm and act fast but don’t put yourself at risk
📞 Call 999 immediately
📢Encourage them to float on their back
🛟Throw something to help them float

Read more safety advice: https://t.co/mo69Q66334

#BeWaterAware

[Michael Harkin @Harky01]

@dronepiks @REDKN1GHT19 @DJIGlobal @NIFRSOFFICIAL @USAR I'll have two FReds and an Avata2 please 😁👍

[dronepiks @dronepiks]

New learning and development centre in Cookstown, looking good @Harky01 @DJIGlobal @DiscoverNI @NIFRSOFFICIAL @GoToIreland @bbcweather @UKFireandRescue @WeatherCee @LFRS_USAR @LincsCOPter

[Michael Harkin @Harky01]

Couple of sessions this week, able to get both a Norwegian and English reeve knocked out. #firefighters #roperescue #NIFRS

[Michael Harkin @Harky01]

@WeedonBen @ProstateUK Hope everything goes well Ben 🤞

[Michael Harkin @Harky01]

@damo3633 Really good Damian, take it you are loving retirement! 😁

[Michael Harkin @Harky01]

Thursday night lights. #roperescue #firefighters #NIFRS

[Michael Harkin @Harky01]

Spent Saturday in Dublin with @DubFireBrigade attending Dave Connelly's Rope Workshop. @NIFRSOFFICIAL and @NIAS999 entered a joint team, facing a number of challenging Rope Rescue Scenarios. Delighted to come away with top place in the team event.

[Michael Harkin @Harky01]

@ChrisKendall85 Sent you a DM to discuss further. 👍

[Michael Harkin @Harky01]

Looks fantastic! Can't wait to get using the site. #nifrs #waterresce #rescue #firefighters

[Paul Rogers @Paul25817151]

Drone footage from the swift water rescue facility at our new Training College in Northern Ireland. Realistic training environment’s assist in keeping our community safe. ⁦@NIFRSOFFICIAL⁩ ⁦@fbunational⁩ ⁦@CDDFRS⁩

[Michael Harkin @Harky01]

@StevoSteventon Think everyone is starting to get excited. Looking forward to the joint training as well. 👍

[Michael Harkin @Harky01]

@killinchy_cc Very sad news. RIP John.

[Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service @NIFRSOFFICIAL]

This #BeWaterAware Week, we are supporting @NFCC_FireChiefs to raise awareness of the risk of accidental drowning. We will be sharing water safety information & advice on what to do if you or someone else is in trouble in the water. Read safety advice: https://t.co/mo69Q66ASC

[dronepiks @dronepiks]

Underwater drone for a change with the Fifish, handy bit of kit and has its uses @QyseaFifish @Harky01 @LincsCOPter @USAR_Capability @drone_kev @LincsCOPter @VisitLisburn @LisburnStar @LisburnLeisure @UnderwaterMovie @DroneHour

[Michael Harkin @Harky01]

Unbelievable scene, incredible rescue! Well done. #rescue #roperescue #fireservice #fireandrescue

[🇺🇸 Larry 🇺🇸 @LarryJones]

BREAKING: An incredible rescue took place as a semi-truck was left hanging precariously over the Ohio River on the Clark Memorial Bridge, also known as the 2nd Street Bridge, following a collision.

The accident occurred around noon, according to officials, and involved multiple vehicles.

The scene must have been a chaotic one, with emergency services rushing to the site to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

It's a relief that a heroic rescue was made, and we can only imagine the relief and gratitude felt by those involved and their loved ones.nvolved.

[Michael Harkin @Harky01]

This week, four of our SFRBO Instructors from Crescent link and SRT also gained an RYA Powerboat Instructor qualification with Paul Magee at PGM training. Thanks to Paul and the Antrim Boat Club for a fantastic week. #nifrs #rescue #waterrescue

[Michael Harkin @Harky01]

Congratulations and well done, Clive and Jennifer. Thanks for all your hard work. #nifrs

[Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service @NIFRSOFFICIAL]

Congratulations to Clive and Jennifer Hamilton who won the Outstanding Contribution to the Fire & Rescue Award at the Excellence in Fire & Emergency Awards👏. This is fantastic news for the couple that volunteer for our cadets scheme and Red Cross.

[Michael Harkin @Harky01]

Spent two days this week at our Learning and Development Centre Cookstown doing some Artificial High Directional training with Paul McNally from Swift Water Training. Really looking forward to having access to the whole site next year. #roperescue #NIFRS #rescue #USAR