Kerry Civil Defence

We are now delighted to launch our new Community First Responder recruitment campaign. Check out becomeacfr.ie for more info. Email: cfr@hse.ie @HSELive @CFRIreland @RTERayDarcyShow @Irishheart_ie @OrderofMaltaIRL @CivilDefenceIRL @IrishCoastGuard @DubFireBrigade

Our crews had a busy weekend covering duties: 🟢@DingleMarathon (2 ambulances, 2 jeeps + 5 First Aid Points). Assisted by @RedCrossMallow 🟢Darkness Into Light in Kenmare. 🟢Kingdom County Fair in Tralee. Thanks to all our volunteers 😁 @CivilDefenceIRL @countykerry

We had two ambulance crews out on duty today covering the Ballyfinnane Cycle.

Happy St. Patrick's Day from all in Kerry Civil Defence. We joined parades in Tralee and Killarney today. Enjoy the festivities and be safe 😊 #StPatricksDay #kerry

Members of the public are invited to attend the Kerry Ceremony of Remembrance and Reflection as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic 📅Sunday 20 March at 11am 🏦Ashe Memorial Hall, Tralee 🕯️To pause and reflect 🕯️To remember those who died 🕯️To thank those who led the response

We would like to welcome Mr. Gary Cassidy to the role of Asst. CDO for Kerry. Gary replaces outgoing ACDO Alan Hanafin who served in the position for the past few years and will continue to remain an active volunteer within KYCD. Thank you Alan for your service. @CivilDefenceIRL

A Civil Defence first maybe? Twin brother and sister Andrew and Aisling Foran who are both qualified Emergency Medical Technicians recently crewed an ambulance together for a medical duty. Both volunteers have a keen interest in pre-hospital care. @CivilDefenceIRL @countykerry

Kerry Forestry Rally. civildefence.ie/kerry-forestry… @MotorsportIRL @CommunityAirAmb @Galway_CD

@civildmayo members train to be prepared for all types of emergency assistance following a standby for #StormEunice today two members of our severe weather driving team traveled to Kerry to undertake #Unimog driver training with @Terrafirmakj in cooperation with @KYCivilDefence

@civildmayo @Terrafirmakj Great to have you guys 😊

Thanks to our volunteer EMT's and responders who covered the Tralee’s St Stephen’s Day charity walk in aid of Kerry Hospice. @CivilDefenceIRL

Our #drone team were requested today by @CorkWestCD to assist in a search for a missing person in West Cork. Crews carried out multiple aerial surveys of coastline. Nothing found today, searching will continue by local assets tomorrow. @CivilDefenceIRL

UPDATE: Kerry moves to STATUS ORANGE from 9pm through to 8am on Wednesday. If travelling in the morning, expect fallen trees, branches and debris on all routes while we clear roads safely Report issues to 066 7183588 #StaySafe #StormBarra

Thanks to all our highly trained volunteers on duty today assisting with #StormBarra in County Kerry. Dedicated, committed and willing to respond, as is always the case. @countykerry @CivilDefenceIRL @emergencytimes @iaemocork

We have three resources on scene in Rathass, Tralee, assisting with a road closure between the roundabout outside County Buildings and the roundabout outside @hospital_kerry. @countykerry @radiokerrynews @CivilDefenceIRL

#StormBarra Emergency Contact Numbers #StayHome #StaySafe #Kerry

The Kerry Severe Weather Team met again tonight to coordinate the response to #StormBarra Please follow our social media and local and national radio updates for the latest updates on Tuesday The Council's emergency line is: ☎️ 066 7183588

Happy International Volunteers Day to our team of skilled and dedicated volunteers. You are a great asset to your county 🟢🟡 #InternationalVolunteersDay @countykerry @CivilDefenceIRL

🟠 Status Orange Weather Warning 🟠 Met Éireann have issued the following weather warning for Tuesday & Tuesday night that includes Co. Kerry. @countykerry @MetEireann

Thank you so much for your commitment and loyalty to the community in dealing with this pandemic and a special thank you to your family for their support as well. Tom Brosnan, Civil Defence Officer.

Friday & Saturday: Ladies GAA Championship Saturday: Killarney Historic Rally Sunday: Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney. I would like to thank all the active volunteers who dedicated their time and commitment to serve the local community in their time of need.