Community Rescue Service Western District

Community Rescue Service Western District The Community Rescue Service are the primary responders to the statutory authorities for high risk missing persons across N Ireland.

To find out more send a message to our page or email us at [email protected] The Community Rescue Service (CRS) is a charitable search and rescue organisation operated by volunteers from communities across Northern Ireland. We are the only accredited Lowland Rescue search and rescue organisation in N Ireland and hold full membership of the Association of Lowland Search and Rescue (ALSAR). W

e provide all aspects of search and rescue falling under the remit of Lowland Rescue including ground, inland water, bike, boat and more. To find out how you can volunteer with the CRS please send a message to this page or email us at [email protected]

SECOND TASKING OF THE DAY.....
05/09/2026

SECOND TASKING OF THE DAY.....



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05/09/2026

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❤️ A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS! ❤️Today, we simply want to recognise and appreciate the incredible volunt...
05/09/2026

❤️ A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS! ❤️

Today, we simply want to recognise and appreciate the incredible volunteers who gave up their own family time to support the annual Leukaemia Walk last evening.

Your time, commitment, dedication and willingness to stand alongside others makes a real difference. 🫶

You are the people behind the scenes who help make events like this possible, and we are truly grateful.

👏 Thank you for giving your time, supporting your community and helping make a difference.
You are very much appreciated! ❤️

The Community Rescue Service - Helping keep our communities safe!

🚑 COMMUNITY HEALTH & SAFETY ALERT 🚑Concern Regarding Increased Diabetic-Related TaskingsWe are becoming increasingly con...
02/09/2026

🚑 COMMUNITY HEALTH & SAFETY ALERT 🚑

Concern Regarding Increased Diabetic-Related Taskings

We are becoming increasingly concerned at the number of diabetic-related taskings being received by our First Responders within a single week.

Diabetes is a serious condition, but with the right management, monitoring and support, many people can live healthy and active lives. Please do not take unnecessary risks with your health.

💊 Take prescribed medication exactly as directed by your doctor or healthcare professional.

💉 If you have been advised to regularly test your blood glucose levels, please do so. Monitoring your condition can help identify when something is not right and allow you to take appropriate action.

⚠️ Do not ignore warning signs or put off seeking medical advice.

Being in denial about diabetes, failing to take prescribed medication, or not monitoring your condition when advised can have far-reaching consequences. Poorly managed diabetes can affect your health and wellbeing and, in some circumstances, may also have implications for your ability to drive and your driving licence.

Most importantly, your health should never be put at unnecessary risk.

🚑 PLEASE DON'T TAKE CHANCES

If you are struggling to manage your diabetes, experiencing recurring episodes of low or high blood sugar, or are unsure about your medication or treatment, speak with your GP, diabetes team or another appropriate healthcare professional.

Don't wait until a medical emergency occurs.

Look after yourself. Follow your treatment plan. Monitor your condition. Ask for help when you need it.

❤️ YOUR HEALTH MATTERS — YOUR LIFE MATTERS

We would much rather see people taking sensible precautions today than our volunteers being called tomorrow to deal with a preventable medical emergency.

Please take diabetes seriously.

🚑 Community Rescue Service
Helping keep our communities safe!

TASKED....The Community Rescue Service - Helping keep our communities safe!
28/08/2026

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The Community Rescue Service - Helping keep our communities safe!

28/08/2026

EARLY START TO A LONG DAY

Yesterday morning the volunteers of the Community Rescue Service where up and at it early with a 4am tasking to assist the Police Service of Northern Ireland with a high-risk missing person in the south Belfast area.

Due to the nature of the tasking CRS utilised Drone, Foot & Boat teams along the River Lagan with the person being located and brought to a place of safety a short time later after having entered the River.

Some volunteers were able to go home, some onto their paid jobs - but it wasn't long before the second tasking of the day came, again to the South Belfast area for a second person.

With the extensive search area, systematic searches took place using off road all terrain vehicles, drone & foot teams with the person being located after a period of time on the ground.

CRS volunteers where able to get a quick bite to eat when the third tasking came, this time it was to assist our colleagues in Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the The People's Kitchen with the extraction of an injured person in a difficult to reach location utilising off road all terrain vehicles and handing the person over for onward care.

The day wasn't over yet, as yesterday evening 4 of our latest intake of recruits had to undergo boat crew assessments after 6 weeks of intense training to give them the skills, knowledge & competencies on how to handle situations as they unfold as boat crew during taskings, we are pleased to say that all 4 passed and are now ready to respond when the call comes.

The Community Rescue Service - helping keep our communities safe!

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