Coast Guard Volunteers from the four corners of Ireland have converged in this last 4 years for a training exercise with a difference! Mulroy Coast Guard Unit, based in Downings, is the base for the 2010 Joint Search and Rescue (JSAR) games which involve members of the Northern Ireland Coastguard and the Irish Coast Guard. Now in its fifth year, the event aims to increase the professionalism of all participants and to enhance co-operation between both Services' through friendly competition.
Twelve team members from each division (Malin, Valentia, Dublin and Northern Ireland) compete in the events. Each of the four-person teams are either competing on behalf of their division, or are part of an inter-divisional (North-South) team, trying to secure one of the four awards up for grabs at this year's games. There will be two teams per Division (e.g. Valentia A and Valentia B, made up of four people from that Division) and 4 mixed team with one person from each Division making up the teams.
During the competitions the 48 competitors, will be faced with a range of emergency situations which they may encounter throughout their service and some with a more light hearted twist on team work and communications. These competitions will test the skills they use in their emergency service roles. These will include leadership; search planning; chart work; communications; compass work, first aid, helicopter landing procedures and rope work.
The Captain Kirwan Cup will be awarded to the best overall team; the JSAR Shield will be presented to the best divisional team; the Canadian Award will be presented to the best inter-divisional team and the fourth award, a silver cup, will be awarded to the competitor who has exhibited the best leadership skills.
The theme of the event, “From Ship Yard to Ship Wreck” was chosen as our Station is based in the local Boat Yard where numerous ships have been built down through the years and there have also been high numbers of wreckages in the area; one of which can be seen from the Station.
Other information about the Mulroy Unit can be found on our Facebook page by adding Mulroy Coast Guard as a friend, in which you’ll get to see lots of local pictures and the range of activities that we’re involved in.
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