Dublin Civil Defence?

[u/OkYogurtcloset2654]

Hi All - I have some free time and I am looking for volunteering opportunities. I was thinking of volunteering for the civil defence. Would anyone have any feedback on what it’s like volunteering with them in Dublin?

Also is it typically younger people who join? I’m on my early 40’s

Thanks

[u/Sad_Choice_3373]

Commenting because I’m interested  !!

[u/Martian_Navy]

I’d be interested to know this too.

[u/chippygavo → u/Martian_Navy]

You could just save it instead

[u/peter984]

It's all ages. In the civil defence . Good people . Had a few interactions with them over the years I was thing of joining them but joined the defence forces .they do lots of cross training . Like river rescue and fire fighting

[u/Mountain-Sector-7009]

I done St John Ambulance for a bit, not the civil defence, but lot of same people in both circles, you won't be out of place in 40s at all.

[u/rambo8wtv]

There's an information meeting this Wednesday at 7pm (I think) in the HQ in Cherryorchard. You can send them an email civil.defence@dublincity.ie to express interest.

[u/Kellbag91]

No experience of the Dublin civil Defence. But I was in the meath branch for years. Plenty of training days, had a broad mix of ages from teenagers to 50s etc. over all id recommend it. You'll get out what you put into it.

[u/umm-ask-some-else]

X trained with them a few years back. Great bunch, professional in their approach, Highley skilled, great equipment and skill sets. Would highly recommend. Don't worry about age.

[u/Initial_Apprehensive]

Member in Galway 40 myself would recommend it. Saw the Dublin branch at lucan festival Sunday they have some great kit

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[u/Sisyphus_Social_Club]

Was never Civil Defence but was army reserve, then army, now serving in another blue light body and volunteering with a related agency, so worked with them plenty. Always left with a good impression; they seem motivated and professional, and have some very cool toys. You won't be out of place at 40. Knew a guy involved with the Dublin branch at one stage, he was very happy with it, said he got lots of opportunities for interesting training courses. The thing that always put me off was that their main mission is civil resilience, i.e backing up the primary response agencies if we ever get The Big One - so not as likely as other volunteer agencies to get to use the training for real, if that matters to you. That's my impression, someone who's involved directly could correct me.

Just some thoughts to put on your radar - depending on what you're looking for out of it you could also look at the volunteer medical agencies like St Johns, or do a CFR-A weekend course and join your local CFR group. Training for lower acuity events, but you'd get to use the training plenty.

Best of luck with it.