This morning, Skerries Coast Guard took part in a scenario based rescue exercise with the Irish Coast Guard helicopter. The exercise took place along a short stretch of coastline at Hampton Cove, Balbriggan. Various training ares covered included casualty assessment and transportation, communications, helicopter landing sites, and casualty evacuation.
This morning the Skerries Coast Guard team took part in routine training with the Irish Coast Guard helicopter EI-MES. The landing site selected was at Red Island, Skerries and conditions on scene were excellent.
The unusual Easterly wind provided for a challenging landing approach from the South of the Martello Tower and as always the crew of EI-MES performed an admirable job.
The Skerries Coast Guard crew were given a full ground briefing on helicopter operations, including winching techniques, equipment, communications, disembarking procedures and landing sites.
All of the Skerries Coast Guard crew also took part in a flight around the area.
