Irish Coast Guard - Dun Laoghaire
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The dedicated team of volunteers in the Irish Coast Guard - Dun Laoghaire unit are responsible for coastal search and rescue operations from the south bank of the Liffey to the Shanganagh Cliffs - the most highly populated coastal area anywhere in Ireland. Disclaimer - This is the Facebook site of the Irish Coast Guard - Dún Laoghaire volunteer unit run by the volunteers, for volunteers, to keep t
18/01/2024
ATV - All Terrain Vehicle
What it is ?
As you can see in the photos, our ATV is similar to a quad bike just built more like a car. It has off road capabilities which means we can drive it off road, on beaches or on the mountains to aid us in a search and rescue operations.
What capabilities does it have ?
Our ATV offers our team the capability to move equipment quicker and safely from different locations. It also offers us the ability to complete a search of a large area quickly but also transport our team to a remote locations if needed.
🛟 Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near tdhe water, 🆘 dial 112 📞 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
15/01/2024
Last week our team attended the BT Young Scientist event in the RDS. On display at the Irish Coast Guard stand was an ATV 🚜(All Terrain Vehicle), inflatable boat 🚤 (D-Class) and also a drone.
Our main aim was to discuss water safety with all the students who came to our stand.
We gave them the opportunity to get into the boat with a helmet and lifejacket, showing them the safety measures our teams take when they are on the water and the importance of wearing a lifejacket.
We also gave them the opportunity to get inside the ATV to experience what it’s like inside.
Big thank you to BT for inviting us along to the event to promote water safety. 🛟
Until next year 👋
11/01/2024
Over the past few weeks and months our drone team have been doing extra training to familiarise themselves with the drone technology to ensure that when we are called into action to complete a search with our drone, we can be as efficient and effective as possible.
Last weekend we took the opportunity to fly over Sandymount strand to view the sandbanks and get used to flying the drone in that area.
Reminder if you ever see our unit out flying the drone please stay back and do not distract our members as it is crucial they stay focused while the drone is operational.
Busy start to the year for our team with 2 incidents on January 1st.
Incident 1️⃣
Report of swimmers in difficulty in Dalkey sound. Crew tasked to observe, once on scene, Rescue 116 which was on training exercise nearby, was requested to do a search. Swimmers located and were not in difficulty, thankfully they had all the correct equipment and swam ashore.
Incident 2️⃣
Report of 2 people cut off by the tide on Sandymount strand. Crew tasked to investigate, once on scene confirmed that 2 casualties were cut off by the tide on sand bank, Rescue 116 and RNLI Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station ILb tasked to assist, Rescue 116 picked up casualties and dropped them to safety on the beach where they were checked over by our crew before standing down.
Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
🎄 Busy Year at Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard 🎄
Another extremely busy year for the team at Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard. We responded to a wide variety of incidents across the coastline.
Highlights of the year include being awarded the commemorative wreck tokens celebrating the 200 year anniversary of the Irish Coast Guard last year and the commencement of drone search capabilities at Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard. The drone has already proven invaluable and allowed us to search for and identify missing persons.
Thank you to everyone who supported us this year. From the people who called 999/112, to the support of the public on scene. And a special call out to our family and friends who provide the support we need so we can continue to provide our services 24/7/365.
We wish everyone a happy, and safe, year ahead from all the team.
Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
28/12/2023
📟 Incident - Dun Laoghaire baths - 27.12.2023 📟
Crew tasked to investigate multiple clothing left at swim area at Dun Laoghaire baths.
On arrival, towels & flip flops found. However crew happy no swimmers in water and clothing left behind.
Thank you to the member of public who called it in, it’s always best to call.
However, we ask swimmers to make sure they take all clothing home with them when finished or if no longer wanted, find a new, approriate home for them.
🛟 Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, 🆘 dial 112 📞 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
25/12/2023
On Christmas Eve we gathered with the RNLI on the East Pier to remember the 15 RNLI crew who lost their lives on a rescue mission in 1895. The ceremony also remembered all those who lost their lives through drowning, home and abroad.
🎄 Happy Christmas from all the team at the Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard 🎄.
We are on call today, all day. Dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16.
🎄 Happy Christmas 🎄
To all our followers, friends & family, wishing you all a peaceful & safe Christmas.
If you are going for your usual Christmas swim over the next few days, please take heed of the following safety points;
* Tell someone where & when you’re going for a swim and when your back out.
* Know your abilities and only swim 🏊 where you know the area well. Seek guidance from others if it’s a new bathing spot for you.
* Check the weather 🌦️ forecast & sea 🌊 conditions before you set off.
* Use a swim float or wear a bright coloured swim cap so you can be easily identifiable.
* Don’t ever take risks!
📟 We are on call 24/7, 365 days a year 📟
🛟 Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, 🆘 dial 112 📞 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
21/12/2023
🎄Tis’ the season to be jolly 🎄
However it can be a difficult time for people too.
You're not alone. There is always someone available to listen, don't give up.
There is support available 24/7, no matter the situation. Some useful contact details below, feel free to share.
Samaritans on 116 123 (24/7)
Pieta on 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444 (24/7)
Aware on 1800 80 48 48
Childline on 1800 666 666 or live chat (24/7)
Irish Hospice Foundation Bereavemnet Support on 1800 807 077
19/12/2023
📟 Incident updates - 16/17 December 📟
16.12.2023 - Team tasked at 06.30am to support Greystones/Wicklow Coast Guard Unit with search for a person of concern in Bray. 5 search teams deployed, with a drone team ready to be deployed at first light. Thankfully reports received that person of concern returned home safely. Teams stood down.
17.12.2023 - Crew tasked to assist National Ambulance Service (NAS) with a casualty requiring urgent medical care in Dun Laoghaire harbour. However, upon arrival by crew & paramedics, sadly the casualty had been deceased for sometime. An Garda Síochána also attended. May they rest in peace.
🛟 Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, 🆘 dial 112 📞 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
11/12/2023
🎄 Most important rescue of the year 🎄
The high winds amid the orange we wind warning forced a crash landing for Santa in Dun Laoghaire harbour on Saturday.
Luckily the Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard team were on hand to rescue Santa and bring him to meet the boys and girls at Cabinteely F.C.
We are glad to report all the reindeer are safe and accounted for. The sleigh has been drained using our salvage pump and is now winging its way back to the North Pole.
We are here to help right through Christmas, 24/7/365. If you see anyone in difficulty, even Santa, in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
07/12/2023
Recently we did a joint training session with our flank station, Greystones/Wicklow Coast Guard Unit. We invited them up to our station to show how our drone works and also its capabilities. We also showed them our salvage pump, which would be most commonly used for boats that are taking on water.
These training exercises are excellent for our teams, as we gain invaluable experience and time together to brush up on our techniques.
We look forward to our next joint training session with them and also to welcoming Irish Coast Guard - Howth team to our station in the New Year.
Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
📟 Incident - Bray Seafront - 3.12.2023 📟
Drone team requested to assist Greystones/Wicklow Coast Guard Unit & ILb with reports of a possible missing person at Bray beach, after clothing & personal belongings were found.
Rescue 116 was unable to takeoff due to low cloud conditions at Dublin Airport.
Upon arrival at scene, the drone team prepared for a search operation, however conditions improved at Dublin Airport and Rescue 116 proceeded to the scene. RNLI Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station ALb was also assisting.
Teams stood down after person of concern was located.
🛟 Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, 🆘 dial 112 📞 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
27/11/2023
Incident - Dalkey Island - 22.11.2023 📟
Team requested by An Garda Síochána to assist in the search for a missing person.
A potential casualty was located swiftly, with the assistance of members of the public, close to Dalkey Island.
Coast Guard team deployed our drone from Coliemore harbour and were able to confirm that this was the missing person we were searching for. The RNLI Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station ILb crew, with support from the An Garda Síochána Emergency Response Unit (ERU) assisted the casualty to the safety of dry land for medical treatment.
In the attached image you can see the An Garda Síochána and National Ambulance Service (NAS) Paramedics viewing our drone camera footage along with our team to get a view of the casualty.
This technology aids our team in increasing our searching capabilities with the ability to cover large, in accessible areas swiftly.
Thank you to all involved and for the swift conclusion to this multi-agency incident.
🛟 Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, 🆘 dial 112 📞 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
📟 Incident update - Sandymount 19.11.23 📟
Crew tasked to investigate reports of two casualties and their dog cut off by the incoming tide at Sandymount. Upon arrival it was clear the casualties were cut off and required immediate assistance
ILb tasked to assist however sea conditions were difficult so called to assist. Rescue 116 successfully retrieved casualties and brought them to a safe place on Sandymount beach.
Casualties checked over by the Coast Guard and all fine. Dog slightly traumatised by the sound of the helicopter but glad to be back on solid ground 🐕.
A successful outcome.
Sandymount strand can be dangerous. Be careful of incoming tides. Particularly in the winter. It's cold and you won't be seen when its dark. If in doubt call us, we're here to help 24/7/365.
Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
Swimming at night 🏊♂️🌙
The nights are getting longer and the sea is getting colder. Swimming at night impairs your visibility and your ability to see hazards. The dangers of swimming at night outweigh the benefits.
Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
09/11/2023
📟 Callout - Seapoint 5.11.2023 📟
Call from concerned member of the public as they observed person static in the water for a long period of time. RNLI Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station ILb tasked also. Upon arrival, Coast Guard crew observed swimmer who seemed to be ok and moving. ILb crew came alongside casualty who advised didn’t require assistance.
Coast Guard & ILb crew stood down. Call with good intent.
Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
Since the bank holiday is over and Mid term break continues we would like to remind everyone to please be aware of the weather forecasts, tides and daylight when going for walks along the coast.
If you decide to go for a walk along the coast, please ensure you are prepared for the weather, tell someone where you are going and when you will be back and ensure your phone is changed.
Happy Halloween everyone! 🎃👻💀👻🎃
Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
26/10/2023
📟 Incident update - 21.10.23 📟
While training recently, member of the public entered the water at East Pier, Dun Laoghaire. Casualty self recovered from water along with assistance from members of the public.
Team were flagged down and provided immediate first aid treatment until ambulance arrived to take them to hospital.
Team returned to training.
If you need to talk to someone, the Samaritans’ helpline is available round the clock on 116 123. You can speak to trained volunteers, who are ordinary people providing a safe place for people to talk.
19/10/2023
This week we said farewell to Seán who retired as the porter of the BIM building, where our station is based.
Sean, who has been the porter since we moved into the building looked after us and assisted us whenever we needed.
As a token of our appreciation our Deputy Officer in Charge made a presentation to Seán to mark the occasion of his retirement.
Seán, Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard wish you all the best in your retirement, and don’t be afraid to pop in and say hello.
Pic - Deputy Officer in Charge (DOIC) Declan and Seán
🛸 Training night with the new drone 🛸
Wow, great to see the drone in action. As part of a training exercise in the pitch black the drone located the casualty in minutes.
This week’s training was to search for a casualty in White Rock using the drone and then send a team to retrieve the casualty using the stretcher and mule.
The drone's thermal imaging, search lights and speakers helps the team to locate casualties quickly.
Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
09/10/2023
🚨 Exciting News 🚨
Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard Team have now taken our search resources and assets to the next level with our team now equipped and trained in the use of a Drone.
This drone is no ordinary drone and is equipped with thermal imaging, search lights and speakers so we can find, light up and pass on messages using the drone if necessary.
We look forward to training with this drone further and using it to its full potential when required on 📟 Call-Outs 📟.
Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
05/10/2023
As we get further into the Autumn & Winter season, please consider the elements when you decide to go walking in the evening or at night along the coast line.
Please consider the following:
1. Where you will be walking? Is the terrain safe? Rocky? Uneven?
2. The weather conditions? Slippery terrain or rough seas going to put you at risk?
3. What time will it be getting dark? Sufficient light to see your way back safely from the coast line?
4. Do you have a torch or flashlight, which could help? Sufficient battery level on your mobile phone?
Also, please make sure you tell someone that you are going walking and where so someone will be able to inform our emergency services if something went wrong. And remember, don’t take risks!
Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
29/09/2023
📟 Incidents update - 26 September 2023 📟
Another busy start to the week, with two incidents on Tuesday.
Team tasked in the morning alongside Rescue 116 & RNLI Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station ILb to reports of a swimmer in difficulty. Arriving on scene, swimmer assisted out of water by another swimmer. Team provided some medical treatment to casualty but did not require transport to hospital. All stood down.
In the afternoon, a crew was asked to respond to reports of people entering water to try and assist with a dog in the water off Killiney beach who had swam out a few hundred meters from land. Arriving on scene, all persons out of water (thankfully) and dog also. Dog was a regular swimmer in the area and not in difficulty at the time.
We ask, while it can be difficult, don’t enter the water to assist a family pet, whether yours or someone else’s. Understandably it’s hard not to help, but you’re putting yourself in danger and at risk. Call the Coast Guard.
🛟 Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, 🆘 dial 112 📞 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
28/09/2023
Training session with new AED.
This week’s training was to search for a casualty in Coal Harbour and administer CPR and use the new AED. The latest CPR training technology measures compression timing, compression depth and count. What gets measured gets done 📏 ⏰️.
Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
26/09/2023
📟 Incidents update - 23/24 September 2023 📟
On Saturday & Sunday we attended separate incidents where we assisted with the recovery of persons from the water off Irishtown nature reserve & Sandycove. Sadly the person in Irishtown passed away. Our sincere condolences to the family & friends of the deceased. May they rest in peace.
Also on Saturday we responded to two further incidents, with a crew responding to clothing found on Killiney beach and then to reports of swimmers in Dalkey sound during rough weather. All ok and stood down.
🛟 Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, 🆘 dial 112 📞 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
23/09/2023
***Found dryrobe***
Found this afternoon on Killiney beach at 2pm.
If you own this or know the owner, please contact us immediately through our social media pages.
20/09/2023
📟 Callout - West Pier 19.9.2023 📟
Crew tasked to assist the National Ambulance Service with casualty who had fallen on steps on the pier. Casualty transferred to waiting ambulance and team stood down.
Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
14/09/2023
Incident update - 13.9.2023 📟
Another busy day for the team, with two incidents.
White rock - Reports of spillage in water. Crew tasked to investigate along with Rescue 116 to take photos of the spillage. Upon arrival by both crews and covering the area, it was confirmed spillage had broken up. Stood down.
Dun Laoghaire baths - An Garda Síochána requested assistance as clothing located at baths. Team tasked to location to begin a search and RNLI Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station ILb also requested to assist. After a couple of hours searching, nothing found and all teams stood down.
It has been a very busy period for the team since the start of August, with the team responding to 33 incidents so far.
We remain ready to respond and are on call 📟 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.
🛟 Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, 🆘 dial 112 📞 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
12/09/2023
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