"I stood on the edge of a cliff in Howth, clipped into a harness, listening as a Coast Guard officer calmly checked the ropes that were about to lower me down. Below, waves broke against the rocks at Whitewater Brook while walkers passed along the paths near us, largely unaware of the training exercise taking place just metres away."
A team of 25 volunteers regularly trains for emergency rescue operations along a busy coastline at Howth. The training includes cliff rescue techniques, with volunteers practicing rope work and harness procedures at locations like Whitewater Brook. These exercises occur in public areas where walkers and visitors pass by, often unaware of the training activities happening nearby. The volunteers work with Coast Guard officers who oversee safety protocols and equipment checks. This continuous preparation ensures the team remains equipped to respond effectively to various incidents that may occur in the coastal region.
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