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How to CALL for MOUNTAIN RESCUE?

If things do go wrong:  

  • Stay Calm

  • Take time to recap what you know, what happened and where you are,

  • If needed relocate to close, safe location, covered from the wind and try to stay warm.


If You have phone coverage

  • Call for help: Dial 999 or 112

  • You will get through to an Emergency Service Operator who will ask you whether you require Gardaí, Fire brigade or an Ambulance

  • Request An Garda Síochána (Police)

  • Then ask for Mountain Rescue and provide your details, location and the nature of the emergency.

  • As soon as the task is assigned to the Mountain Rescue, a team member will call you back and send you a message with the location finder file.

If You have no phone coverage:

  • Send preferably two people to higher ground to seek for phone network

  • Send preferably two people for help with details of your location (Six-figure Grid Reference).

  • Never leave the casualty alone unless absolutely necessary to signal for help.


When waiting for the Mountain Rescue Team

Depending on your location and situation, it may be 2 hours or much more before a First Response team from Mountain Rescue reaches you and probably much more time will be needed to complete the rescue.

  • Use Shelter and Bivvy / Survival bags

  • Use any extra clothing to keep warm

  • Try insulate yourself from the ground (seat on backpack).

  • Take care of your casualty to your best ability and knowledge.

  • Save the phone battery, switch off Bluetooth, and do not use phone unless really needed.








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