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Services provided by Kerry Civil Defence are varied to respond to differant incidents
In 1992 the “Towards 2000” programme, on which current activity is based, was launched. Since then, the organisation has taken a multi-skilled approach to the training of volunteers rather than volunteers specialising in single or in a very small number of disciplines prior to that.
Support Services Civil Defence operates two independent radio communications systems nationwide in support of its various activities and operations. A V.H.F (Very High Frequency) system provides wide-area radio coverage. This is a national system that incorporates a network of radio base stations and hill top radio repeater sites. The second is a U.H.F. (Ultra High Frequency) system that is used primarily for on-site radio communications. This provides local radio coverage at incident sites and local areas of operation using U.H.F. Mobile Radios, fitted to vehicles and Hand portable Radios. Civil Defence also operates Marine V.H.F. Hand portable radios in support of it’s boating activities which enables radio communications between the boat crews and other agencies such as the R.N.L.I., the Coast Guard and the various coastal and harbour radio stations.Training is provided for all aspects of radio operations including the use of proper Radio Procedures which are the recognised standard international procedures. Also, training is provided in the familiarisation and correct use of all items of radio equipment operated by Civil Defence, V.H.F., U.H.F. and Marine V.H.F. Radios
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