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9.1 CIVIL DEFENCE
Civil Defence in Dublin plays a vital and multifaceted it’s clearing debris, delivering supplies, or assisting
role in serving the community and supporting the in the restoration of services, we play an integral
emergency services in times of need. As a volunteer- part in rebuilding the community following a major
based organisation, Civil Defence provides essential incident. By being a well-trained, organised, and highly
assistance during a wide range of incidents. One responsive volunteer force, the Civil Defence enhances
of their primary duties is assisting within the Major Dublin County overall resilience, ensuring that the
Emergency Framework, such as flood management, County is better prepared to manage and recover from
emergency rest centres, search and rescue operations, a wide range of emergencies. Our role is indispensable
and offering first aid to those injured or affected. in safeguarding lives, minimising harm, and supporting
Our personnel are trained in a variety of emergency the community through both routine and extraordinary
response skills, ensuring they can be deployed quickly challenges.
and effectively when required.
2024 was a very busy year and we finally moved into
In addition to disaster response, Civil Defence in Dublin our new HQ in Cherry Orchard Industrial Estate, We
also plays a key role in providing medical services now have a modern training facility and HQ for the
during large public events, such as festivals, parades, future development of Civil Defence in Dublin. Our new
and sporting events, where crowd management and HQ was opened by An Tánaiste Micheal Martin on the
first aid services are essential. We are often called 30th September 2024
upon to ensure the safety and well-being of the public
in these high-attendance settings. 62 Requests Total requests for assistance
Our organisation works in close collaboration with 3 Requests Standby requests
other emergency services, to deliver coordinated
responses to emergencies. Civil Defence volunteers 46 Requests Community/Sport Events:
assist with everything from logistical support and Arás an Uachtraráin, OPW
evacuation efforts to providing relief and temporary State Events, Aviva Stadium,
shelter for displaced people during a crisis. We also Tallaght Stadium, Barretstown,
contribute to community preparedness by offering various community events.
educational programmes and training, helping to
ensure that both residents and local authorities are 8 Requests Water Shortage Assistance
ready for any unforeseen events. (Fire Appliance/Water Tanker)
Furthermore, Civil Defence members in Dublin are an 14 Requests Missing Person Searches
important resource during recovery efforts. Whether
16 Requests K9: Searches for Missing
Persons in other Counties
3 Requests Rescue Boats: Searches for
Missing Persons
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