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Safety Cover for Hot Air Balloons 25/09/2015
Crews provided cover today for hot air balloons in the area, a beautiful event and some beautiful photos. well done to all involved.
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Wreath Lying Ceremony 10/09/2015
Thank you to everyone who attended our wreath laying and service to mark World Suicide Prevention Week. WMSAR volunteers carried out a suicide prevention patrol last night for the Junior Cert results. During the night crew members spoke to one person experiencing suicidal thoughts who was subsequently assisted by Gardai. Teams maintain a presence on the Waterford’s quayside this evening.
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Member Were Visited by Special Olympian John Deevy 27/08/2015
WMSAR volunteers at the Iverk Show in Piltown recently were delighted to receive a visit from Waterford’s very own Special Olympian John Deevy from Team Ireland who called over to our stand to give us all a glimpse of his very impressive haul of medals from this years Special Olympics Summer Games in Los Angeles. What an absolutely fantastic achievement – We are all proud off you John – keep up the great work!!!
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Home and Away Star Steve Peacock “Brax” Dropped in for a Visit
Waterford Marine Search and Rescue volunteers on their Suicide Prevention Patrols last night were delighted to receive a visit from Home and Away star Steve Peacocke aka “Brax” who took the time out of his busy sold out Irish tour to check in with our volunteers and to get an idea how our patrols work. Thanks also to Industry Entertainment.
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3 Separate Suicidal Incidents within Five Hours on Sunday Night 02/08/2015
WMSAR volunteers had just started an additional suicide prevention patrol for the Bank Holiday weekend last night in very wet and windy conditions when they approached a female near the Rice Bridge area. The female told our volunteers that she intended to enter the water and take her life. Using their HSE and Samaritans training, crew members spoke to the female and prompted her to step away from the water’s edge.An Garda Síochána were alerted and arrived promptly, taking the person to safety. Volunteers were tasked by An Garda Siochana at 00:35 to be on the look out for a male believed to be experiencing suicidal feelings and who was at risk. Crews took a description and extra WMSAR volunteers and resources were drafted in to increase search effectiveness. The person was later located safe and well. Great work by Gardai and an excellent example of inter agency cooperation. Crews stood down at 03:30am after a hectic patrol. At 04:29, volunteers were tasked by Gardai to a report of a female on the wrong side of the quayside wall and very close to the water’s edge with the intention to end her life. 2 x WMSAR boats were immediately launched as well as a foot team who were on scene to support Gardai if required. Boat crews were also joined by WCRR at 05:30 and Waterford Ambulance Service was put on standby by Irish Coastguard MRCC. Thank you to all Emergency Services involved and to Irish Coast Guardfor coordinating an overseeing each incident. This just shows how much a 24/7 suicide crisis service is needed. Photo by Paddy Tubbritt.
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Donal O Connor Memorial Cycle 2015
Cycle will take place on Sat 12th Sept 2015 to help create awareness of World Suicide Prevention Day to raise funds for Waterford Marine Search & Rescue Suicide prevention weekend Waterford will begin on Saturday 12th of September with the annual Donal O’Connor Memorial Cycle and finish on Sunday the 13th with our own walk .Two family friendly events both raising much needed funds for Waterford Suicide prevention. Together we can all do our bit please support and spread the word thanks . http://www.eventbrite.ie/e/donal-o-connor-memorial-cycle-2015-tickets-17745125147?aff=erelexporg
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Call from Waterford An Garda Síochána to a sighting of a body in the River Suir
Call Out : Crews received a call from Waterford An Garda S?och?na to a sighting of a body in the river at Mount Congreve. On arrival Waterford City River Rescue CRBI and Rescue 117 were on scene. Waterford City River Rescue had located and secured the body. Crews assisted Waterford City River Rescue and the body was handed over to Waterford City Fire Service and Ferrybank Gardai. Great multi agency operation. Our condolences to his family and friends, may he rest in peace.
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Keith Russell is running the Viking Marathon to raise funds for WMSAR to buy a new SAR Base
Pictured below is local man Keith Russell crossing the finishing line as the winner of the Waterford Viking Marathon 2014. This year Keith is aiming to be the first person to win the marathon in successive years. While doing so he is also attempting to help raise much needed funds for Waterford Marine Search and Rescue to help them purchase a new Search and Rescue base and bring some much needed 24/7 support to the people of Waterford. Please text wmsar to 50300 to donate ?4 or alternatively you can donate through PayPal by clicking on the Donate Button on our home page or follow this link. PayPal If you would like to join the WMSAR Marathon Team for either the quarter/half/full marathon and help us meet our goal then please contact us on Face Book, Email: waterfordmarinesearchandrescue@yahoo.ie to get your sponsorship card and goodie pack…..