Archive for April, 2008

Swimmers in difficulty – 27th April 2008

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

At 16:10 this afternoon, Skerries Coast Guard were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard’s rescue co-ordination centre (MRCC) to investigate a report of two swimmers in difficulty near Shenick Island, Skerries.

A Skerries Coast Guard volunteer was on scene within minutes and observed two persons attempting to swim across the passage between Shenick Island and The South Strand. They appeared to be battling against strong tides and were drifting off course.  MRCC immediately requested the launch of the Skerries lifeboat. The lifeboat arrived on scene and took the two persons aboard.

No further assistance was required and the Skerries team were stood down by MRCC.

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Incident # 8 of 2008

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Callout to Rush – 26th April 2008

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Skerries Coast Guard were tasked at 15:37 this afternoon by the Irish Coast Guard’s rescue co-ordination centre in Dublin (MRCC) to assist Gardai at the North Beach in Rush. MRCC had received a report of a person on the beach requiring assistance. The Irish Coast Guard helicopter, R116, was tasked to the scene. MRCC also requested the launch of the Skerries lifeboat.

The Skerries Coast Guard team arrived on scene within minutes and together with local Gardai located the casualty who appeared to be suffering mild hypothermia. Skerries Coast Guard administered first aid and the casualty was assisted from the scene.

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Incident # 7 of 2008

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First aid training

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Earlier tonight the Skerries Coast Guard team conducted a scenario based training exercise on Red Island in Skerries. The training scenario involved Coast Guard volunteers assessing, stabilising and moving a casualty, conducting scene management and VHF communication.

Scene Management

Fading light.

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Suspected pollution – 21st April 2008

Monday, April 21st, 2008

At 13:20 this afternoon, Skerries Coast Guard began investigating a report of suspected pollution on the South Strand, Skerries. A member of the public had logged a call with the Irish Seal Sanctuary to report sighting an oiled wildbird  near the shoreline.

Skerries Coast Guard were tasked by the Coast Gaurd’s rescue co-ordination centre in Dublin (MRCC) to determine if there were any signs of pollution in the area. Coast Guard volunteers conducted an extensive search of the shoreline with nothing to report and were stood down by MRCC.

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Incident # 6 of 2008

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Drifting Yacht-17th April 2008

Friday, April 18th, 2008

On Thursday at 19:50 Skerries Coast Guard were tasked by the Coast Guard’s rescue co-ordination centre in Dublin (MRCC) to investigate a report of a yacht which was seen drifting towards rocks north of Skerries. On arrival, Volunteers found a vessel which had broke from its moorings and had already run aground on rocks. Skerries Coast Guard established the identity of the yacht, made contact with the owner and confirmed that there were no persons on board.

Visibility was good with a freshening east wind force 6-7. Team stood down by MRCC. 

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Incident # 5 of 2008

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Training at Red Island

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

Anyone out for an evening stroll around Skerries harbour last night would have seen the Skerries Coast Guard team out in force at Red Island for some training in spinal injuries. Here are some of the photos:

Team leader supports the casualty’s neck and assigns the various tasks to the team:

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Fitting a cervical collar:

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Briefing the team for transferring the casualty onto the spinal board: 

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Transfer completed, final check of the spider webbing that anchors the casualty onto the board:

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Skerries Coast Guard.com goes live!!!

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

Welcome to the home of Skerries Coast Guard.

Our website is now offically launched. Here you will find plenty of information on the work that we carry out, including callouts, training and water safety promotion. Please feel free to leave any comments.

News items and updates will be posted on a regular basis so please come back and visit us again soon.

From all of the team at Skerries Coast Guard.

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