Dublin Bay North - Community First Responders

07/09/2026

Some statistics from our group callouts in July and August and a major thank you to our active responders who regularly provide assistance in our community.

31/08/2026

A defibrillator has been taken this weekend from outside Corrigans Pharmacy Clontarf. Our only priority right now is getting it back and operational in our community.

We know there is no record of an emergency in the area so we would appreciate if it could be returned as soon as possible. This device has no use to anyone besides in a cardiac emergency and it is now unavailable to our local community. Whilst this device is unavailable it puts the lives of our local community at risk.

If you see this device in the area or know of any information please let us know as soon as possible.

Until further notice this AED is out of service until we can raise funds/sponsorship to replace it.

Please share and let others know so this device can be safely relocated and potentially save lives in our local community.

16/08/2026

Another vital resource for our community!

If you would like to contribute and support the provision of a life saving AED in the community (or maybe help us fundraising for replacement pads, batteries and other maintenance equipment) please reach out!

18/07/2026

Yesterday our CFR group attended our 100th call in 2026!

Thank you to all our support in the community and our colleagues in Dublin Fire Brigade and National Ambulance Service (NAS) for your support and to each of our amazing volunteers!

25/05/2026

𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐄𝐃𝐬
Hot temperatures can significantly impact the life and performance of defibrillator batteries. Extreme temperatures, can affect the electrode pad gel, rendering the pads unusable. Extreme heat can also damage the internal components of a defibrillator, leading to malfunctions or complete failure.
Please check the storage condition of your AEDs, whether in your car, storage cabinet, dressing room or building. Check manufacturer's recommendations for more information.

15/05/2026

Thank you to Dublin Fire Brigade and our very own Mick Kiely with the assistance of Firefighter/Paramedic Paul Hand for a great tour of North Strand Fire Station. Our responders learned a lot about the work of our colleagues in Dublin Fire Brigade who we regularly meet and work with on calls.

It was also a great opportunity for our volunteers to meet up, get to know each other better and learn from each others experiences.

National Ambulance Service (NAS)

28/03/2026

🚑🌟 Proud moment for our team! 🌟🚑

This week, one of our incredible responders, Jacques Kinane, was honoured at an awards ceremony hosted by the National Ambulance Service (NAS) North East for his outstanding actions in our community.

Jacques received well-deserved recognition during the NAS North East Staff Awards for stepping up when it mattered most providing life-saving intervention when a patient suffering chest pain went into cardiac arrest. His quick thinking, skill, and courage made a real difference at a critical time.

We are very proud to have Jacques as part of our Dublin Bay North CFR team, and our community is truly fortunate to have someone like him ready to help when it counts most.

👏 👏👏Please join us in congratulating Jacques on this amazing achievement!👏👏👏
National Ambulance Service (NAS) Dublin Fire Brigade Irish Heart Foundation First Aid Systems Ltd Bayside Community First Responders Barry Heneghan TD Deirdre Heney Clontarf GAA Club

22/03/2026

17/03/2026

During a cardiac arrest, quick and timely intervention is key. We’re incredibly proud of one of our Dublin Bay North Community First Responders who recently attended a call for chest pain which very quickly turned into cardiac arrest. Our responder played a key role in the successful resuscitation of a patient by providing immediate basic life support including CPR and defibrillation prior to the arrival of our colleagues in Dublin Fire Brigade. Outcomes like this are a powerful reminder of why early response and community-based care matter so much.

We would like to acknowledge the outstanding work of Dublin Fire Brigade, who had a rapid response team on scene within minutes. Their professionalism and expertise made a critical difference. As a group, we are proud to work closely with Dublin Fire Brigade and the National Ambulance Service (NAS) to be part of a system where teamwork truly saves lives within the community!!

A big shout out to firstaidsystems for their invaluable support behind the scenes enabling full data to be available from our machine following this event as well as quick and efficient replacement of equipment used.

Well done to everyone involved — this is teamwork, training and community response at its very best. 💚🚑

20/02/2026

In 2025, one of our dedicated Community First Responders was first on scene to a cardiac arrest in Dollymount. They worked alongside colleagues from National Ambulance Service (NAS) and Dublin Fire Brigade in providing urgent care at the scene.

The incident was filmed as part of the Virgin Media programme First Timers, which follows newly qualified paramedics as they begin their careers with NAS.

This call highlights the vital role that Community First Responders play within our communities. CFRs are volunteers who give their time to respond rapidly to life-threatening emergencies, often arriving in those critical first minutes before emergency services.

We are incredibly proud of our volunteers from Artane and Clontarf who attended this callout and of all CFRs who step forward when their community needs them most. Cardiac arrest survival depends on early CPR and defibrillation — and every response truly matters.

Thank you to our colleagues in NAS and Dublin Fire Brigade for their continued professionalism, partnership and teamwork.

If you would like to learn more about becoming a Community First Responder or supporting our group, please feel free to contact us.