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Registered Charity Number (RCN) is 20202112.
SATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER OUR VOLUNTEERS WILL BE IN TEMPLEMORE AND THURLES WITH A STREET COLLECTION PLEASE SUPPORT US IF YOU CAN TO KEEP OUR SERVICES GOING
On 23rd July 2022 our Annual Charity fundraising cycle will be for the benefit of Little Blue Heroes and ourselves
If you would like to donate to our charity cycle in aid of Little Blue Heroes & our unit, please give what you can to help two local charities
A.I.B. Nenagh
Sort Code 93-52-20
Acc. No. 22177-092
https://www.idonate.ie/swift/5421
A.I.B. Nenagh
Sort Code 93-52-20
Acc. No. 22177-092
https://www.idonate.ie/swift/5421
We would like to thank Cathy Hogan for thinking of us, who will donate the proceeds of her book to our unit
In these times, we need to club together and support local business.
A lot of businesses now offer click & collect and online shopping.
A lot of businesses now offer click & collect and online shopping.
A monthly delivery of P.P.E. for our members.
Safety is paramount during this time and we are doing our best to ensure everyones safety and maintain our readiness.
Safety is paramount during this time and we are doing our best to ensure everyones safety and maintain our readiness.
**Recruiting**
We are looking for Aerial drone operator volunteers.
If interested contact via our contact page or through Facebook
We are looking for Aerial drone operator volunteers.
If interested contact via our contact page or through Facebook
Get help NOW
For free 24/7 support in a crisis,
free-text
HELLO
to
50808.
If your life is at imminent risk, call 999 for emergency help.
FREE-TEXT 50808 NOW
Do you need someone to talk to right now?
If you’re experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support free-text HELLO to 50808.
We are part of the Community Covid Response Forum in conjunction with Tipperary COCO.
We were requested to bring a person to hospital today to attend an important appointment.
Thank you to our volunteers
#tippcoco
#wereinthistogether
We were requested to bring a person to hospital today to attend an important appointment.
Thank you to our volunteers
#tippcoco
#wereinthistogether
Thank you to Tesco Thurles for their donation of €166 from their blue token community fund and thank you to the public who voted for us
Annual water safety assessments took place this morning.
Our new drone also had its maiden flight today.
Our new drone also had its maiden flight today.
ADVICE FOR THE VULNERABLE
DO’s
- DO remember that help and advice is only a phone-call away
- DO make yourself aware of contact numbers for vital services
and keep these numbers handy
- DO keep in touch with neighbours
- DO ask to see identification if a stranger calls to the door. If in
doubt, call the organisation they claim to represent for
verification.
- DO remember to practice social distancing, keeping a space of
two metres between you and other people
- DO follow HSE guidelines around hand washing, sneezing and
coughing into your arm or a tissue
DON’TS
- DON’T answer the door to someone you don’t know unless
you feel comfortable doing so.
- DON’T shake hands with anyone that might come to the
door.
- DON’T let someone into your home unless you know them or
it is absolutely necessary.
- DON’T give ANY personal details including your bank details
or your credit/debit card to anyone you don’t trust – whether
in person or over the phone.
- DON’T interact with other vulnerable members of your
community If you have any symptoms of illness.
- DON’T be alarmed by false information on social media –
stick to HSE advice.
Symptoms of coronavirus COVID-19 It can take up to 14 days for symptoms of coronavirus to appear.
The most common symptoms of coronavirus are:
When you may need to call a doctor For most people who have these symptoms now, it is more likely to be an infection that is not coronavirus.
You only need to phone a doctor if you have symptoms and any of the following apply to you:
This is only a guide but close contact can mean:
If your doctor thinks that you need a test for coronavirus, they will tell you where the test will be done. They will also tell you when to expect your results.
Read this advice if you’ve been to a place with spread of coronavirus.
Risk of catching coronavirus in Ireland There are confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Ireland.
The risk of catching coronavirus in Ireland is still low to moderate. This may change. However, most people may continue to go to work, school and other public places, as usual.
Follow the advice on how to protect yourself and others from coronavirus.
If you have been in close contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus, a public health doctor will tell you this.
How coronavirus is spread Coronavirus is spread in sneeze or cough droplets.
You could get the virus if you:
The virus may only survive a few hours if someone who has it coughs or sneezes on a surface. Simple household disinfectants can kill the virus on surfaces. Clean the surface first and then use a disinfectant.
Follow this advice to protect yourself and others from coronavirus.
Packages from affected countries. You cannot get coronavirus from packages or food that has come from China or elsewhere.
There's no evidence that animals or animal products legally imported into the EU are a health risk due to coronavirus.
Children and coronavirus Follow this advice if your child has recently travelled to a place with a spread of coronavirus.
Encourage your child to wash their hands regularly and properly.
Read more advice on how to prevent your child from catching or spreading viral infections.
Treatment for coronavirus. There is no specific treatment for coronavirus. But many of the symptoms of the virus can be treated.
Supportive treatments, like oxygen therapy, can be given while your own body fights the virus. Life support can be used in extreme cases.
If you get the virus, your healthcare professional will advise treatment based on your symptoms.
Antibiotics do not work against coronavirus or any viruses. They only work against bacterial infections.
Vaccine There is currently no vaccine to treat or protect against coronavirus.
The flu vaccine does not protect against coronavirus.
At-risk groups and coronavirus We do not know for sure which groups are most at risk of complications if they catch coronavirus.
It is likely you are more at risk if you catch coronavirus and you:
Pets and coronavirus There is no evidence that pets such as cats and dogs can catch or spread coronavirus.
Avoid all non-essential travel to China and Italy. Get up-to-date travel information from the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice on countries and regions affected by coronavirus.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has advised people to avoid all non-essential travel to China and Italy.
There's a high risk of infection if you travel to a place where there is spread of the virus
More information COVID-19 updates - how the health service is responding to the global spread of coronavirus
Department of Foreign Affairs – updated travel information and advice
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre – information for health professionals
The most common symptoms of coronavirus are:
- a cough - this can be any kind of cough, not just dry
- shortness of breath
- breathing difficulties
- fever (high temperature)
When you may need to call a doctor For most people who have these symptoms now, it is more likely to be an infection that is not coronavirus.
You only need to phone a doctor if you have symptoms and any of the following apply to you:
- they are the type of symptoms you would usually contact a GP about
- you have travelled from an affected area
- you are a close contact of a confirmed case in Ireland - if you are, the Department of Public Health will contact you
This is only a guide but close contact can mean:
- spending more than 15 minutes face-to-face contact within 2 metres of an infected person
- living in the same house or shared accommodation as an infected person
- isolate themselves from other people - this means going into a different, well-ventilated room alone, with a phone
- phone their GP, or emergency department
- in a medical emergency (if you have severe symptoms) phone 112 or 999
- in close contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus
- to a place where there is spread of coronavirus
If your doctor thinks that you need a test for coronavirus, they will tell you where the test will be done. They will also tell you when to expect your results.
Read this advice if you’ve been to a place with spread of coronavirus.
Risk of catching coronavirus in Ireland There are confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Ireland.
The risk of catching coronavirus in Ireland is still low to moderate. This may change. However, most people may continue to go to work, school and other public places, as usual.
Follow the advice on how to protect yourself and others from coronavirus.
If you have been in close contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus, a public health doctor will tell you this.
How coronavirus is spread Coronavirus is spread in sneeze or cough droplets.
You could get the virus if you:
- come into close contact with someone who has the virus and is coughing or sneezing
- touch surfaces that someone who has the virus has coughed or sneezed on
The virus may only survive a few hours if someone who has it coughs or sneezes on a surface. Simple household disinfectants can kill the virus on surfaces. Clean the surface first and then use a disinfectant.
Follow this advice to protect yourself and others from coronavirus.
Packages from affected countries. You cannot get coronavirus from packages or food that has come from China or elsewhere.
There's no evidence that animals or animal products legally imported into the EU are a health risk due to coronavirus.
Children and coronavirus Follow this advice if your child has recently travelled to a place with a spread of coronavirus.
Encourage your child to wash their hands regularly and properly.
Read more advice on how to prevent your child from catching or spreading viral infections.
Treatment for coronavirus. There is no specific treatment for coronavirus. But many of the symptoms of the virus can be treated.
Supportive treatments, like oxygen therapy, can be given while your own body fights the virus. Life support can be used in extreme cases.
If you get the virus, your healthcare professional will advise treatment based on your symptoms.
Antibiotics do not work against coronavirus or any viruses. They only work against bacterial infections.
Vaccine There is currently no vaccine to treat or protect against coronavirus.
The flu vaccine does not protect against coronavirus.
At-risk groups and coronavirus We do not know for sure which groups are most at risk of complications if they catch coronavirus.
It is likely you are more at risk if you catch coronavirus and you:
- are 60 years of age and over
- have a long-term medical condition – for example, heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer
- are pregnant
Pets and coronavirus There is no evidence that pets such as cats and dogs can catch or spread coronavirus.
Avoid all non-essential travel to China and Italy. Get up-to-date travel information from the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice on countries and regions affected by coronavirus.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has advised people to avoid all non-essential travel to China and Italy.
There's a high risk of infection if you travel to a place where there is spread of the virus
More information COVID-19 updates - how the health service is responding to the global spread of coronavirus
Department of Foreign Affairs – updated travel information and advice
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre – information for health professionals
We conducted a community safety patrol in Tullamore in conjunction with our colleagues in
An Garda Siochana Tullamore.
Thank you to our members who gave up their night to help.
An Garda Siochana Tullamore.
Thank you to our members who gave up their night to help.
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The unit along with colleagues from An Garda Siochana & Irish Red Cross Clonmel were on site at the Busking festival today.
We provided water safety cover. We deployed rescue swimmers, rescue boat and rescue sled and our command & control centre. Great to see the community coming together. |
Today we met with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, who was at the North Tipp agri show.
Our Unit Commander gave an insight on the unit and its dedicated volunteers and the challenges we face as a unit both with funding and responding to events.
Our Unit Commander gave an insight on the unit and its dedicated volunteers and the challenges we face as a unit both with funding and responding to events.
02/02/2019--03/02/2019
This weekend saw 7 member complete and PASS the Swiftwater Flood Responder course.
It was a demanding course given the cold weather and long hours spent in the water.
Well done to all
Thank you to our instructors
This weekend saw 7 member complete and PASS the Swiftwater Flood Responder course.
It was a demanding course given the cold weather and long hours spent in the water.
Well done to all
Thank you to our instructors
The Unit was out this morning in Templemore 28th October 2018 conducting various training scenarios.
Casualty extraction
Search techniques
Radio Comms.
A word of thanks to An Garda Siochanna Templemore for their cooperation and members of the public.
Thank you to our potential new members who attended
Casualty extraction
Search techniques
Radio Comms.
A word of thanks to An Garda Siochanna Templemore for their cooperation and members of the public.
Thank you to our potential new members who attended
The unit held a training exercise in O'Briens Bridge this morning.
Our newest members were shown the procedures for throwbag deployment in a rescue situation along with casualty extraction by stretcher over differents types of terrain and obstacles.
The exercise went very well, all new members undergo SARTECH training and assessment, while training for all members and prospective members wear the appropriate PPE (boots, helmets and Personal Flotation Devices "PFD's"), member safety and that of the Public is always paramount.
We had our first run in a rib recently donated.
This will be used to conduct shoreline searches.
We would like to thank the public for their support and cooperation during our training exercises and active searches.
On the morning of Wednesday the 14th of March 2017 the Emergency Services community awoke to the news that one of the Irish Coast Guard Rescue helicopters had been lost and the crew missing. The helicopter and crew missing was Rescue 116.
This crew being based at Dublin Airport has a strong place in all our hearts and this week we continue to remember our colleagues, and friends.
Captain Dara Fitzpatrick
Captain Mark Duffy
Winch Operator Paul Ormsby
Winch-man Ciaran Smith
In loving memory.
This crew being based at Dublin Airport has a strong place in all our hearts and this week we continue to remember our colleagues, and friends.
Captain Dara Fitzpatrick
Captain Mark Duffy
Winch Operator Paul Ormsby
Winch-man Ciaran Smith
In loving memory.
https://www.facebook.com/milesintheirmemory/
We are recruiting.
We understand people have busy lives and can find it hard to commit to regular training.
We have a scheme in place called ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP.
these members receive comprehensive training and will only be called out to back up our permanent oncall teams.
We understand people have busy lives and can find it hard to commit to regular training.
We have a scheme in place called ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP.
these members receive comprehensive training and will only be called out to back up our permanent oncall teams.
If you would like a school or college talk on the service provided by the unit anywhere in Ireland please get it in touch today.
All talks can be catered to suit your school or college needs.
Please message our Facebook page or email [email protected]
#nosueducationoutreach
All talks can be catered to suit your school or college needs.
Please message our Facebook page or email [email protected]
#nosueducationoutreach
In 2 weeks time, we will send 2 of our members on a rec 3 medics course.
This is a weekend course provided by
Waterford Marine Search & Rescue.
This has only been made possible with the public's continued support.
Thank you
This is a weekend course provided by
Waterford Marine Search & Rescue.
This has only been made possible with the public's continued support.
Thank you
MESSAGE FROM THE AMBULANCE SERVICE : 🚑
We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored,but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) Campaign.
A paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients but they didn't know which number to call.
In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as 'ICE'. Please forward this.
It really could save your life, or put a loved ones mind at rest.
For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc.
There is also the opportunity to store emergency medical information such as allegies or vital medication needed
.i.e. Diabetes, nut allegies, bee sting allergy, Insulin, GTN, Epi-pen,
PLEASE PASS THIS AROUND TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE AS THIS CAN HELP IN AN EMERGENCY.
With the stormy weather predicted, we have put a crew on standby to respond should any help be required
The Unit wull resume training next week.
if you are interested please contact out Facebook page.
#TSARNOSUServingTippAndBeyond
if you are interested please contact out Facebook page.
#TSARNOSUServingTippAndBeyond
We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy Christmas.
Thank you for all your support during 2017.
A word of thanks to our members families for their understanding when we have to go when a call comes.
To all the services, who respond to emergencies christmas greetings to you all
Thank you for all your support during 2017.
A word of thanks to our members families for their understanding when we have to go when a call comes.
To all the services, who respond to emergencies christmas greetings to you all
Courtesy of ShutterstockThe Dark Side of Search and RescueWhen rescues become recoveries, search-and-rescue volunteers can experience an emotional toll.
BY TOM WOOD | DECEMBER 9, 201
In my nearly 15 years as a member of the Alpine Rescue Team, I’ve been directly involved in more than 70 body recoveries. As my much-better half (who is a homebirth midwife) and I sometimes joke, she helps brings ’em into the world, and I often help carry ’em out. It’s gallows humor like this, along with the support of our peers and families, that allows those of us who work in mountain rescue to carry on without being carried away.
Performing mountain rescue can take a real toll on the non-paid professionals who call the mountains their backyard. Everyone understands the physical toll. But performing mountain rescue can take a toll financially, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. After speaking with fellow rescuers, I have come to the conclusion that every fatality affects us differently. A rescuer might respond to a dozen fatalities without losing an hour of sleep, without shedding a single tear, or without spending a single moment lost in dark reflection about our own
But, maybe the next time the pager chirps and prompts the mountain rescuer’s Pavlovian call to action, death will wear a face that resembles that of the rescuer’s best friend. Or sister. Or brother. Or dad. Or mom. Or child. In those tortuous times, the support of our teammates is paramount. Even the comfort of our own spouses may not be enough to assuage the variety pack of emotions that can assault us.
Case in point: the summer of 2010. Ten of my Alpine brothers and sisters and I helped recover three badly burned corpses from a plane that had crashed into the east side of the Continental Divide. I can say with honesty that I went about the grisly work with nary a second thought to the fact that, only 20 hours earlier, the blackened skull I pulled from the still-smoldering wreckage and held in my rubber gloved hands had still been attached to a living, breathing human being. The plane was returning from an air show in the Midwest, and doubtless the pilot and two passengers were doing what they loved best—flying.
We spent most of the morning and part of the afternoon working in concert with the county coroner, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the National Transportation Safety Board. When our work was done, I marveled with a remoteness that surprised even me that what remained of the three of the corpses fit neatly into the small basket on the back of an ATV. Before we began the nine-mile ride out on our ATVs, the Sheriff brought us lunch. This lunch consisted of a delicacy that we refer to as jail sandwiches (lovingly made by inmates in county lockup).
This time around, the inmates had neglected to include any meat on our sandwiches; these “sandwiches” consisted of a single slice of processed cheese between two pieces of stale bread. We were grateful for the Doritos and small plastic packet of French’s mustard that were included in each paper sack. I hungrily applied the condiment, and managed to get just as much mustard on my fingers as I did on my so-called sandwich. Absently, I licked the tart yellow mess from my fingertips as I sat cross-legged on the dirt next to the blue bagged corpses strapped down to the ATV a few feet away. Just as I had cleaned the last of it from my finger, I froze, tongue to digit, as I looked sideways to fellow Alpine team member Angie Lucht. She regarded my finger-cleaning efforts with a look of amused disdain and disgust.
For though I had been wearing rubber gloves during the recovery, I still had smudges of ash, oil, and human remains on my hands and clothes. I slowly retracted my tongue, looked sheepishly at my filthy hands.
“Dude, that’s gross,” she said.
I taste dead people, I thought to myself, and then Angie (who must have had a similar thought) and I both burst into a fit of much-needed laughter. It wasn’t exactly a therapy session on a couch with a trained and licensed psychiatrist, but it would do for the time being. I chuckled heartily at the awkward moment, but as soon as I thought no one was watching, I turned my head and discreetly spit and sputtered whatever I could get out of my mouth onto the ground. Shortly after that, we saddled up, rode down the mountain, and delivered our smallish blue bags to the coroner’s assistants.
Mission accomplished, right? But nearly two weeks later, I found myself in an odd state of mind. I was edgy, and overly critical of myself, my wife, my kids, and my co-workers. Not raging, but just enough off the scale for me (and of course my wife) to take notice that things that usually slipped by me unnoticed seemed to take on much larger proportions than I usually granted them.
I caught myself, more than a couple times, staring blankly into space, without being able to recall what had captured my attention. Unnervingly, this seemed to happen most often at stoplights in rush-hour traffic. A simple goodbye hug from my youngest daughter resulted in a fierce reciprocal hug from me as though I was headed off to war rather than to work in Denver. Food didn’t have enough flavor; I was constantly in search of the saltshaker and the Tabasco. The ol’ libido took a nosedive. Perhaps most inexplicably disturbing of all, I found myself embarrassingly fighting back tears with the back of my hand while watching, of all things, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off with the kids.
Putting the puzzle pieces together now on paper, it is no great mystery that I was suffering a mild—if there is such a thing—case of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). But back in the moment, I attributed my funk to the mundane aspects of life that somehow managed to pile up around me until they’d become a hill that prevented me from glimpsing happiness. Money problems, work problems, car problems. But it still didn’t add up.
It wasn’t until the night before I had to board a plane (just two weeks after the crash recovery effort), that I realized lifting burnt turkey-sized torsos out of the ashes of that plane crash and putting them in labeled paper bags for the coroner might have had a little to do with my recent mood. Let’s not even discuss the anxiety I felt climbing onto an airplane the next day.
I’m still not sure why I didn’t get that flash of inspiration earlier, but that odd emotional salad of light depression, edginess, flatness, and listlessness dressed with a hint of bewilderment suddenly seemed like an understandable part of the mental menu I had been staring at. And just knowing the root of these feelings went a long, long way toward releasing their hold over me
BY TOM WOOD | DECEMBER 9, 201
In my nearly 15 years as a member of the Alpine Rescue Team, I’ve been directly involved in more than 70 body recoveries. As my much-better half (who is a homebirth midwife) and I sometimes joke, she helps brings ’em into the world, and I often help carry ’em out. It’s gallows humor like this, along with the support of our peers and families, that allows those of us who work in mountain rescue to carry on without being carried away.
Performing mountain rescue can take a real toll on the non-paid professionals who call the mountains their backyard. Everyone understands the physical toll. But performing mountain rescue can take a toll financially, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. After speaking with fellow rescuers, I have come to the conclusion that every fatality affects us differently. A rescuer might respond to a dozen fatalities without losing an hour of sleep, without shedding a single tear, or without spending a single moment lost in dark reflection about our own
But, maybe the next time the pager chirps and prompts the mountain rescuer’s Pavlovian call to action, death will wear a face that resembles that of the rescuer’s best friend. Or sister. Or brother. Or dad. Or mom. Or child. In those tortuous times, the support of our teammates is paramount. Even the comfort of our own spouses may not be enough to assuage the variety pack of emotions that can assault us.
Case in point: the summer of 2010. Ten of my Alpine brothers and sisters and I helped recover three badly burned corpses from a plane that had crashed into the east side of the Continental Divide. I can say with honesty that I went about the grisly work with nary a second thought to the fact that, only 20 hours earlier, the blackened skull I pulled from the still-smoldering wreckage and held in my rubber gloved hands had still been attached to a living, breathing human being. The plane was returning from an air show in the Midwest, and doubtless the pilot and two passengers were doing what they loved best—flying.
We spent most of the morning and part of the afternoon working in concert with the county coroner, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the National Transportation Safety Board. When our work was done, I marveled with a remoteness that surprised even me that what remained of the three of the corpses fit neatly into the small basket on the back of an ATV. Before we began the nine-mile ride out on our ATVs, the Sheriff brought us lunch. This lunch consisted of a delicacy that we refer to as jail sandwiches (lovingly made by inmates in county lockup).
This time around, the inmates had neglected to include any meat on our sandwiches; these “sandwiches” consisted of a single slice of processed cheese between two pieces of stale bread. We were grateful for the Doritos and small plastic packet of French’s mustard that were included in each paper sack. I hungrily applied the condiment, and managed to get just as much mustard on my fingers as I did on my so-called sandwich. Absently, I licked the tart yellow mess from my fingertips as I sat cross-legged on the dirt next to the blue bagged corpses strapped down to the ATV a few feet away. Just as I had cleaned the last of it from my finger, I froze, tongue to digit, as I looked sideways to fellow Alpine team member Angie Lucht. She regarded my finger-cleaning efforts with a look of amused disdain and disgust.
For though I had been wearing rubber gloves during the recovery, I still had smudges of ash, oil, and human remains on my hands and clothes. I slowly retracted my tongue, looked sheepishly at my filthy hands.
“Dude, that’s gross,” she said.
I taste dead people, I thought to myself, and then Angie (who must have had a similar thought) and I both burst into a fit of much-needed laughter. It wasn’t exactly a therapy session on a couch with a trained and licensed psychiatrist, but it would do for the time being. I chuckled heartily at the awkward moment, but as soon as I thought no one was watching, I turned my head and discreetly spit and sputtered whatever I could get out of my mouth onto the ground. Shortly after that, we saddled up, rode down the mountain, and delivered our smallish blue bags to the coroner’s assistants.
Mission accomplished, right? But nearly two weeks later, I found myself in an odd state of mind. I was edgy, and overly critical of myself, my wife, my kids, and my co-workers. Not raging, but just enough off the scale for me (and of course my wife) to take notice that things that usually slipped by me unnoticed seemed to take on much larger proportions than I usually granted them.
I caught myself, more than a couple times, staring blankly into space, without being able to recall what had captured my attention. Unnervingly, this seemed to happen most often at stoplights in rush-hour traffic. A simple goodbye hug from my youngest daughter resulted in a fierce reciprocal hug from me as though I was headed off to war rather than to work in Denver. Food didn’t have enough flavor; I was constantly in search of the saltshaker and the Tabasco. The ol’ libido took a nosedive. Perhaps most inexplicably disturbing of all, I found myself embarrassingly fighting back tears with the back of my hand while watching, of all things, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off with the kids.
Putting the puzzle pieces together now on paper, it is no great mystery that I was suffering a mild—if there is such a thing—case of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). But back in the moment, I attributed my funk to the mundane aspects of life that somehow managed to pile up around me until they’d become a hill that prevented me from glimpsing happiness. Money problems, work problems, car problems. But it still didn’t add up.
It wasn’t until the night before I had to board a plane (just two weeks after the crash recovery effort), that I realized lifting burnt turkey-sized torsos out of the ashes of that plane crash and putting them in labeled paper bags for the coroner might have had a little to do with my recent mood. Let’s not even discuss the anxiety I felt climbing onto an airplane the next day.
I’m still not sure why I didn’t get that flash of inspiration earlier, but that odd emotional salad of light depression, edginess, flatness, and listlessness dressed with a hint of bewilderment suddenly seemed like an understandable part of the mental menu I had been staring at. And just knowing the root of these feelings went a long, long way toward releasing their hold over me
Winter mountain walking advice
Winter can be one of the nicest times of the year to head for the hills. With a clear sky and the sun sitting low, tickling the mountain tops, the views are hard to beat. However, it’s not all blue sky days unfortunately. In Ireland the weather can take a turn for the worse in the blink of an eye, and with colder temperatures than in the summer months it is important to be extra vigilant when it comes to safety.
John Kavanagh from Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team gives us the lowdown on staying safe while making the most of those glorious winter days in the hills.
1. Wrap up well
“The higher you go, the colder you get,” warns Kavanagh. “However, remember that you will warm up with exercise so opt for lots of thin layers as opposed to one thick layer so you can add or remove them to balance your temperature.”
Kavanagh also stresses the importance of bringing a good pair of waterproof trousers and a waterproof jacket even if the forecast is dry. According to Kavanagh, it’s better to have them and not use them than get caught out by a sudden shower.
A hat and gloves are also essential. And you should consider bringing spare gloves as wet gloves are almost as bad as no gloves at all.
“A survival bag ,which is a big orange plastic bag and can be purchased in most outdoor shops, is a good addition to your kit as is a small first aid kit. It’s also a good idea to carry some spare food too – chocolate, nuts, dried fruit and jellies are all good choices.”
2. Hypothermia is dangerous but easily avoidable
“Put on an extra layer when you stop for a break and try to stay out of the wind,” advises Kavanagh. “If you or one of your party is cold the best remedy is to eat something sugary and get moving. Warm drinks are helpful, but to stay warm you must keep moving.”
Winter can be one of the nicest times of the year to head for the hills. With a clear sky and the sun sitting low, tickling the mountain tops, the views are hard to beat. However, it’s not all blue sky days unfortunately. In Ireland the weather can take a turn for the worse in the blink of an eye, and with colder temperatures than in the summer months it is important to be extra vigilant when it comes to safety.
John Kavanagh from Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team gives us the lowdown on staying safe while making the most of those glorious winter days in the hills.
1. Wrap up well
“The higher you go, the colder you get,” warns Kavanagh. “However, remember that you will warm up with exercise so opt for lots of thin layers as opposed to one thick layer so you can add or remove them to balance your temperature.”
Kavanagh also stresses the importance of bringing a good pair of waterproof trousers and a waterproof jacket even if the forecast is dry. According to Kavanagh, it’s better to have them and not use them than get caught out by a sudden shower.
A hat and gloves are also essential. And you should consider bringing spare gloves as wet gloves are almost as bad as no gloves at all.
“A survival bag ,which is a big orange plastic bag and can be purchased in most outdoor shops, is a good addition to your kit as is a small first aid kit. It’s also a good idea to carry some spare food too – chocolate, nuts, dried fruit and jellies are all good choices.”
2. Hypothermia is dangerous but easily avoidable
“Put on an extra layer when you stop for a break and try to stay out of the wind,” advises Kavanagh. “If you or one of your party is cold the best remedy is to eat something sugary and get moving. Warm drinks are helpful, but to stay warm you must keep moving.”
We congratulate OHCA (Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest) on the publication of their recent report.
This report shows an increase in Bystander and CFR (Community First Responder) CPR/AED intervention in Cardiac Arrest and Unconscious/Stroke/Choking incidents.
This increase in attempted CPR/AED shows an increase in lives saved.
All our members are trained in BLS (Basic Life Support).
We also would like to congratulate NAS (National Ambulance Service), CFR Ireland and the CFR Schemes throughout the Country on their hard work support of the NAS.
Below is a download of the report for those interested.
This report shows an increase in Bystander and CFR (Community First Responder) CPR/AED intervention in Cardiac Arrest and Unconscious/Stroke/Choking incidents.
This increase in attempted CPR/AED shows an increase in lives saved.
All our members are trained in BLS (Basic Life Support).
We also would like to congratulate NAS (National Ambulance Service), CFR Ireland and the CFR Schemes throughout the Country on their hard work support of the NAS.
Below is a download of the report for those interested.
Our search in Limerick City has concluded earlier this afternoon.
R.I.P. and condolences to the family & friends.
Thanks to all services involved
R.I.P. and condolences to the family & friends.
Thanks to all services involved
Today we will again deploy teams in Limerick City
anyone with information on missing person please contact
Garda Henry st Limerick
061 212400
anyone with information on missing person please contact
Garda Henry st Limerick
061 212400
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Today we sent 2 teams to Navan
Co. Meath to assist in ongoing searches for 2 missing persons.
We deployed our (UAV) aerial drone along with a shoreline/riverbank search team.
Also in attendance
Meath Civil Defence
Lenister River Rescue
Meath River Rescue
Garda water unit.
Defence Forces
Boyne fishermans Rescue & Recovery
Co. Meath to assist in ongoing searches for 2 missing persons.
We deployed our (UAV) aerial drone along with a shoreline/riverbank search team.
Also in attendance
Meath Civil Defence
Lenister River Rescue
Meath River Rescue
Garda water unit.
Defence Forces
Boyne fishermans Rescue & Recovery
Unit members are heading to North Leinster in the morning to aid in shoreline searches, we wish them a safe journey and a successful search.
HPRA states almost 600 life-saving defibrillators across 5 brands require urgent updates.News Category: Regulatory news
Date: 28/11/2017
Tuesday 28th November 2017: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is today stating that an estimated 583 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) require urgent safety updates in Ireland. Without these updates, the cardiac devices across the 5 affected models may not work as intended in an emergency situation. The devices ongoing safety and any updates which may be required are monitored as part of the manufacturer’s post-market surveillance; they may require a software upgrade or the replacement of a component part within the defibrillator device. The number of devices which require updates has dropped by 22 percent compared to the same period in 2016.
The HPRA is calling on all organisations and individuals in possession of an AED to check that their device is not one of the models affected. This information may be found by looking at the dedicated AED webpage on the HPRA’s website which includes essential information on safety notices published by the manufacturers of affected devices, as well as details on how to contact the manufacturer directly to organise device updates. The HPRA also has an information leaflet on AEDs available to download online with printed copies also available to order.
The 5 AED models which require corrective actions are:
AED Name Manufacturer
LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillator Physio-Control, Inc. USA
Life-Point Metsis Medikal Teknik Sistemler Elektronik Otomoti
Samaritan PAD 500P Physio-Control, Inc. USA
Zoll AED Plus Zoll
Samaritan Pad PAD 300, PAD 300P Physio-Control, Inc. USA
It is estimated that 70 percent of all cardiac arrests occur outside of the healthcare environment, where the correct operation of an AED may be a life-saving intervention. Speaking about the HPRA’s call to action for owners of the devices, Anne Tobin, the HPRA’s Medical Devices Vigilance Manager said,
“This year, over 583 automated external defibrillators in Ireland require an urgent update, without which the devices may not perform in a life threatening emergency. We know that the majority of cardiac arrests occur outside of the healthcare environment, where these devices offer an important first response intervention. We would urge those in possession of a device which needs to be upgraded to contact the manufacturer and to organise the necessary updates as soon as possible; this action could be the difference between life and death for whomever next requires treatment with the AED.
“As well as ensuring devices are updated as required, it is also so important to store and maintain AEDs as instructed by the manufacturer. During winter months in particular, these devices may be affected by dropping temperatures and environmental conditions, so it is particularly important this time of year to ensure devices are stored appropriately.”
In recent years, defibrillators have become easier to use, automatic, portable and affordable, which has resulted in a significant increase in the number of AEDs in Ireland. Many Irish sporting venues, schools, hotels, restaurants, businesses and shopping centres now have the cardiac devices on their premises in case of emergencies. All organisations with an AED on their premises should provide the manufacturer of their device with their correct contact details to ensure that the manufacturer can inform them of the need for safety upgrades.
The HPRA’s guidance on AEDs includes:
- Exposure to moisture and damp (environmental humidity)
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Date: 28/11/2017
Tuesday 28th November 2017: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is today stating that an estimated 583 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) require urgent safety updates in Ireland. Without these updates, the cardiac devices across the 5 affected models may not work as intended in an emergency situation. The devices ongoing safety and any updates which may be required are monitored as part of the manufacturer’s post-market surveillance; they may require a software upgrade or the replacement of a component part within the defibrillator device. The number of devices which require updates has dropped by 22 percent compared to the same period in 2016.
The HPRA is calling on all organisations and individuals in possession of an AED to check that their device is not one of the models affected. This information may be found by looking at the dedicated AED webpage on the HPRA’s website which includes essential information on safety notices published by the manufacturers of affected devices, as well as details on how to contact the manufacturer directly to organise device updates. The HPRA also has an information leaflet on AEDs available to download online with printed copies also available to order.
The 5 AED models which require corrective actions are:
AED Name Manufacturer
LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillator Physio-Control, Inc. USA
Life-Point Metsis Medikal Teknik Sistemler Elektronik Otomoti
Samaritan PAD 500P Physio-Control, Inc. USA
Zoll AED Plus Zoll
Samaritan Pad PAD 300, PAD 300P Physio-Control, Inc. USA
It is estimated that 70 percent of all cardiac arrests occur outside of the healthcare environment, where the correct operation of an AED may be a life-saving intervention. Speaking about the HPRA’s call to action for owners of the devices, Anne Tobin, the HPRA’s Medical Devices Vigilance Manager said,
“This year, over 583 automated external defibrillators in Ireland require an urgent update, without which the devices may not perform in a life threatening emergency. We know that the majority of cardiac arrests occur outside of the healthcare environment, where these devices offer an important first response intervention. We would urge those in possession of a device which needs to be upgraded to contact the manufacturer and to organise the necessary updates as soon as possible; this action could be the difference between life and death for whomever next requires treatment with the AED.
“As well as ensuring devices are updated as required, it is also so important to store and maintain AEDs as instructed by the manufacturer. During winter months in particular, these devices may be affected by dropping temperatures and environmental conditions, so it is particularly important this time of year to ensure devices are stored appropriately.”
In recent years, defibrillators have become easier to use, automatic, portable and affordable, which has resulted in a significant increase in the number of AEDs in Ireland. Many Irish sporting venues, schools, hotels, restaurants, businesses and shopping centres now have the cardiac devices on their premises in case of emergencies. All organisations with an AED on their premises should provide the manufacturer of their device with their correct contact details to ensure that the manufacturer can inform them of the need for safety upgrades.
The HPRA’s guidance on AEDs includes:
- CE Mark – All medical devices including defibrillators must carry a CE mark which ensures that when used and stored properly, the device should work as intended and be safe.
- Review the product manual for the device and its accessories to identify the conditions that could affect its performance, such as:
- Exposure to moisture and damp (environmental humidity)
- A copy of the manual should be stored with the defibrillator and be accessible AT ALL TIMES.
- A maintenance plan and schedule should be put in place. It is very important that someone familiar with the operation and storage of the defibrillator is given the task of keeping the plan up to date.
- A defibrillator may need to be updated or changed during its time in use. For example, it may require new software.
- Regular servicing and maintenance is essential and must be carried out in accordance with the guidance given by the manufacturer.
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The Unit is preparing another SARTECH Course for new members, in Nenagh Town Centre, 25th/26th November, if you are interested in joining, this is the perfect time.
The Unit is preparing another SARTECH Course for new members, in Nenagh Town Centre, 25th/26th November, if you are interested in joining, this is the perfect time.
Great support in Mallow County Cork from the O'Tuama family and the
Brian O'Tuama Fund
Mallow Search and Rescue would like to sincerely thank the O’Tuama family for donating a DJI drone to our Unit through the Brian O’Tuama fund. This piece of equipment will be a huge benefit to our unit, furthering our search and rescue capabilities.
The Brian O’Tuama fund has been a huge support to Mallow Search and Rescue with previous donations of a Zodic Inflatable and a side scan sonar.
Pictured below are members of the O’Tuama family with members of Mallow Search and Rescue.
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Brian O'Tuama Fund
Mallow Search and Rescue would like to sincerely thank the O’Tuama family for donating a DJI drone to our Unit through the Brian O’Tuama fund. This piece of equipment will be a huge benefit to our unit, furthering our search and rescue capabilities.
The Brian O’Tuama fund has been a huge support to Mallow Search and Rescue with previous donations of a Zodic Inflatable and a side scan sonar.
Pictured below are members of the O’Tuama family with members of Mallow Search and Rescue.
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Waterford Marine Search and Rescue.
We're all set up and ready to welcome this weekend's group of REC FIRST AID; Rescue Emergency Care IRL Level 3 participants. This REC 3 sees the introduction of the latest CPR instruction technology from Laerdal Medical UK.
The new Little Anne manikins allow our instructors to monitor up to six learners at the same time from the palm of their hand. The Instructor App provides an easy to view performance summary that highlights which students may require further guidance.
At a glance we can assist the learner who is not compressing deeply enough, who is not compressing at the correct rate or who is overventilating. Research shows that high quality CPR leads to improved casualty outcomes.
We still have one place available, drop us a PM or email us at [email protected] for more information.
We're all set up and ready to welcome this weekend's group of REC FIRST AID; Rescue Emergency Care IRL Level 3 participants. This REC 3 sees the introduction of the latest CPR instruction technology from Laerdal Medical UK.
The new Little Anne manikins allow our instructors to monitor up to six learners at the same time from the palm of their hand. The Instructor App provides an easy to view performance summary that highlights which students may require further guidance.
At a glance we can assist the learner who is not compressing deeply enough, who is not compressing at the correct rate or who is overventilating. Research shows that high quality CPR leads to improved casualty outcomes.
We still have one place available, drop us a PM or email us at [email protected] for more information.
Great training event in Roscrea last night 07/11/2017, Search for missing lady suffering from Dementia, thank you Rita Tucker, a very cold night for you but you followed the brief brilliantly.
This provided very important training for new members and a valuable refresher for others on search and rescue missing person profiling and the physical, mental and emotional issues vascular dementia sufferers face including how their dignity is as important as their safety.
#VolunteersFreebutProfessional
#VolunteerSAR
This provided very important training for new members and a valuable refresher for others on search and rescue missing person profiling and the physical, mental and emotional issues vascular dementia sufferers face including how their dignity is as important as their safety.
#VolunteersFreebutProfessional
#VolunteerSAR
Nenagh Ormond Search Unit
T.S.A.R.
Group
Volunteers are always needed
we are on stand by for next 48 houra to aid in the wake of storm Orphelia
- Key Public Safety & Information Messages
- All unnecessary travel should be avoided on Monday, while the storm is passing..
- Don’t travel in Red level warning areas during the height of the storm unless absolutely necessary, and take due care if travelling in all other areas. Listen to local radio and national media broadcasts regarding the current weather situation.
- High seas predicted, the public are advised to stay away from coastal areas during this period.
- Very strong winds are predicted making driving conditions hazardous, especially for the more vulnerable road users, e.g., cyclists, pedestrian’s, motorcyclist and high sided vehicles. Road users should pay particular attention to the risk posed by fallen trees and flying debris.
- Given anticipated weather conditions, tomorrow should be a no bike day.
- Power outages are likely to occur in certain parts of the country, with contingency planning activated by the ESB. The ESB is advising the public to stay away from fallen cables that may have broken due to the high winds. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1850372999.
- Bus Éireann’s schools transport services will not be operating in counties covered by Red level warnings. Because of the duty of care owed to children and to avoid the risk arising from travelling, the Department of Education and Skills is instructing all schools to act on the Department‘s advice and remain closed. Crèches and Montessori facilities should also remain closed tomorrow.
- People are asked to check in on isolated and vulnerable neighbours today in advance of the oncoming severe weather conditions and again after the worst of the event has passed.
- People are advised to remove patio furniture, rubbish bins and any loose items from around buildings, which can be turned into missiles by the wind.The public are again reminded to monitor Met Éireann forecasts for their area and to be aware of the weather conditions and to heed safety warnings. Information is available across social media platforms and other traditional media sources.
The National Emergency Coordination Group is monitoring the situation and will meet again tomorrow morning, 16 October, to monitor the developing situation.
This weekend will be a busy one for the unit.
We have a visiting unit taking part in various scenarios over the weekend.
We have a visiting unit taking part in various scenarios over the weekend.
To the fallen, whether volunteers or those in Statutory Agencies we say
"Thank You for your Service"
You have made a difference!
"Thank You for your Service"
You have made a difference!
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