Roscommon Civil Defence

Roscommon Civil Defence provided backup service to the front-line emergency services.

[Roscommon Civil Defence @RoscommonD]

Busy start to May for our volunteers
Over the past few weeks we’ve provided cover at athletics, a hurling match, Scór All-Ireland, Darkness Into Light, Lough Key Legends, the Connacht Final, our first race meeting of the season. ⚽️ 🐎 💙💛

[Roscommon Civil Defence @RoscommonD]

Yesterday, we held an Evacuation Centre exercise to support the rollout of the new Department of Defence SOGs. Thanks to all participating agencies and to Dublin Civil Defence for their equipment and support.

[Roscommon Civil Defence @RoscommonD]

What a brilliant weekend out on the water in Boyle. Our boat crew and medical team were delighted to be on hand to support Carrick Carer’s Day and Swim Ireland Always a pleasure to be part of such fantastic community events. 💙👏

[Civil Defence IRL @CivilDefenceIRL]

Congratulations to @CivilLongford Volunteer Killian Reid (left, individual award) pictured here with Cormac Petrie from Roscommon (right, special recognition award) at the Longford/Roscommon Garda Youth Awards on 24 October.

[Roscommon County Council @roscommoncoco]

📢Members of @RoscommonCivilDefence visited Áras an Chontae today demonstrating their #CPR skills as part of International Restart A Heart Day.

📸Pictured are elected representatives & Council staff who participated.

#Emergencysupport #defibrillators #healthandsafety

[Roscommon Civil Defence @RoscommonD]

Another busy weekend for the volunteers 🙋‍♀️ 🙋‍♂️

Medical cover was provided at Strokestown Show on Saturday.

On Sunday, our boat crew assisted Leitrim Civil Defence at Lough Rinn Dragon Boat Regatta

Thank you to all volunteers for their continued support.

[Roscommon Civil Defence @RoscommonD]

Saturday, medical and water safety cover was provided in Lough Key for Carrick Carers Day.

Tonight medical cover has been provided at Strokestown Park for an ABBA tribute concert.

Additionally, our boat crew responded to a call out today for a cruiser that had run aground.

[Roscommon Civil Defence @RoscommonD]

Duties this weekend

• Saturday Carrick Camino. Thank you to our colleagues in @civildmayo and @CivilLongford for their assistance. It was very much appreciated 👏

•Sunday medical and water safety cover in Lough Key for their annual Triathlon.

•Monday we went to the races

[Roscommon Civil Defence @RoscommonD]

Yesterday, we assisted @CivilSligo, with the Warriors Run.

On Saturday, medical cover was provided at Roscommon Pride.

On Friday at Éire Óg GAA Club, volunteers showed some children the ambulance.

Today, medical and water safety cover was provided for Swim Ireland event.

[Roscommon Civil Defence @RoscommonD]

Another busy weekend for the volunteers 🙋‍♀️ 🙋‍♂️

On Saturday, medical cover was provided at Roscommon Agricultural Show.

Then, on Sunday, Civil Defence provided medical cover at Roscommon Sports & Classic Car Club in Strokestown Park House.

[Roscommon Civil Defence @RoscommonD]

This week saw a break from our duties. We use this time for some boat training.

Massive congratulations to Brian and Michael for completing their powerboat certificate this week.

Today, some upskilling on the boats was completed.

[Roscommon Civil Defence @RoscommonD]

Last week was a busy week for the volunteers.

• Four nights cover at Castlerea Rose Festival
•Castlerea Agricultural Show
•Water Safety cover at Lanesborough Charity Swim
•Medical cover at Roscommon Races.

[Roscommon Civil Defence @RoscommonD]

A few pictures from events covered over the last while.

●Night and Day Festival thank you to our colleagues in @CivilLongford for assistance with this event.
●DOM'S WISH, 145km Cycle.
●Conacht Fleadh
● Roscommon Harriers A.C. 10 Mile Road Race

[Roscommon Civil Defence @RoscommonD]

It is with deep sadness that we received the news , of the death of 3rd officer, volunteer Junior Hannon.

A true gentleman, the most dedicated and reliable volunteer, we were so lucky to have had him in Roscommon. He will be greatly missed by all.

May Junior Rest in Peace 🙏

[Roscommon Civil Defence @RoscommonD]

Last week recap

* Boat and Medical cover for a Aquathon
*Camogie Feile medical cover
*Search Training
* Medical cover at Country Music Concert
* Manual Handling Workshop
*PUWMA Sonar training

[Mayo Civil Defence @civildmayo]

Our SAR Team undertook PUWMA Sonar Operations training this weekend with our colleagues in @roscivildefence. The course was facilitated by @MariteqS and @CivilDefenceIRL College

We were also delighted to help out our local scout group with transport for their Beavers summer trip

[Roscommon Civil Defence @RoscommonD]

Yesterday, medical cover was provided in Hyde Park for the qualifer game between Mayo and Dublin.

It was great to see a crowd in the Hyde. Well done, Roscommon GAA and everyone involved.

[Roscommon Civil Defence @RoscommonD]

Today was the case for the volunteers being in the right place at the right time.

While carrying out routine boat training, a request came from AGS to assist a boat that had engine trouble. The crew out training responded immediately and assisted the crew on the boat.

[Roscommon Civil Defence @RoscommonD]

Weekly Round-up.
Tuesday, we visited our future recruits in Happy Feet Childcare
Friday, we completed a very special hospice patient transfer
Saturday, we provided medical cover at Hyde Park
Sunday volunteers attended the Midlands Polish Community, International Children's Day

[Civil Defence IRL @CivilDefenceIRL]

This week is National Volunteering Week and this year's theme is 'Uniquely Us!' It's a chance for Civil Defence & thousands of other Irish organisations to acknowledge the contribution of our Volunteers. #NVWIreland #UniquelyUs