13.11.2015

DWMRT Take The Plunge Into Swiftwater Rescue for Winter

There is definitely a cold snap in the air and plenty of wind and rain for the usual collar up, shoulders hunched turn to winter and the risk of flooding that comes with it.

The team have been preparing for this with lots of Swiftwater Training and now we have over 20 Swiftwater Responders for river bank searches and just recently our first team of Swiftwater Technicians who can perform river searches and swim rescues...

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Incredible Support for DWMRT as Run The Line Sells Out

The DWMRT aren't only delighted to inform you that Run The Line has sold out for the second time we also want to say a very big THANK YOU to everyone for pledging your support to the team. Run The Line is a great event that has become a very popular fixture late in the year and with a long and short course options it's probably not surprising that the event fills up every year. There is a waiting list but this has just been filled so unfortunately no more new entries can be accepted. Fundraising is v...

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Amazingly Busy and Eventful Training Weekend for DWMRT

Dublin and Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team’s second training weekend of 2015 took place from September 18th - 20th at the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation. The weekend kicked off with a team meeting, followed by workshop sessions on vital signs on Friday night.   Saturday morning started with an exercise designed to closely mimic a real callout. A call had come in relating to an accident involving three mountain bikers in the region of Glendoo, Knocknagun, and Prince William’s Seat. Exe...

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