Community Rescue Service Belfast District

01/09/2026

A MASSIVE THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROSITY........

On Saturday past the guys from Belfast District held their annual Bed Push from Ardoyne shops to Corn Market in Belfast.

The rain did not dampen the team's spirits nor the generosity of the public. We had a great day and met some wonderful people along the way.

A massive £1930.88 was raised.

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!

Belfast Live
Belfast Telegraph
BBC News NI
UTV Northern Ireland

23/08/2026

*BELFAST BED PUSH FUNDRAISER........

This coming Saturday, 29th August our Belfast team of the Community Rescue Service are holding the fourth Annual Bed Push.

If you see them on the route to Corn Market in Belfast city centre be sure to say hello to the guys and girls and if you can donate, please do so.....

The Community Rescue Service - helping keep our communities safe!

21/08/2026

MOTORFEST NI IS BACK...

This Sunday 23rd The Community Rescue Service are holding their Annual MOTORFEST NI..

The gates are open 9-10.45 for Vehicle Registration..

Open to the Public 11 - 3..

Cash is preferred on the day..

We will see you all Sunday at Ballymena Showgrounds...

The Community Rescue Service - helping keep our communities safe!

09/08/2026

GOOD NEWS

Early this morning the Community Rescue Service volunteers were tasked by the Police Service of Northern Ireland to the West Belfast area to assist with the search for a missing child.

Quickly on scene and liaising with police, our volunteers deployed drone, foot and vehicle teams to the area.

We are pleased to inform you that the missing child was located safe and well after a short period of time.

The Community Rescue Service - helping keep our communities safe!

Belfast City Council
Belfast Live
Belfast Telegraph
BBC News NI
UTV Northern Ireland
Irish News @

09/08/2026

Motorfest NI is back with 2 weeks to go....

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🚨🔥 2 WEEKS. THAT’S IT. 🔥🚨

MOTORFEST NI 2026 IS ALMOST HERE! 🏁

And this year… WE’VE GONE BIGGER. WAY BIGGER. 👀

📅 SUNDAY 23RD AUGUST
📍 Ballymena Showgrounds
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🇯🇵 JDM
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🛻 Trucks
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…and HUNDREDS of machines ready to make some serious noise! 😮‍💨

We’ve DOUBLED the show area, added a brand-new arena, packed the place with more cars, more traders, more food and more going on than ever before.

This isn’t just another car show…

THIS IS MOTORFEST NI. 🔥

❤️ 100% OF MONEY RAISED GOES TO THE Community Rescue Service Central.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Grab yours through the link below and get yourself sorted before the big day.

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OR…

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So tag the mate who still says “I’ll see closer to the time” 😂👇

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Love Ballymena

22/07/2026

RIVER LAGAN RESCUE

Yesterday evening the Community Rescue Service volunteers were called to an emergency incident which involved a person in difficulty who had entered the River Lagan.

Our colleagues in the Police Service of Northern Ireland had deployed a life ring and managed to keep the individual afloat until the arrival of our Emergency Response Boat which had been conducting water rescue training nearby and was quickly on scene.

The casualty was quickly brought on board by our volunteers where immediate first aid was administered before the casualty was handed off for further care.

We would like to thank our volunteers, CCTV operators and Police for their quick actions and response which brought the incident to a safe conclusion.

The Community Rescue Service - helping keep our communities safe!

12/07/2026

SAD NEWS

In the early hours of this morning CRS volunteers were tasked to the Mid-Ulster area to assist the Police Service of Northern Ireland with the search for a high-risk vulnerable missing person.

After a number of hours on the ground covering a vast area. We regret to inform you that a CRS search team located a body believed to be that of the missing person.

The managment and volunteers of the Community Rescue Service extend our prayers and deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased at this sad time.

Belfast Live Belfast Telegraph BBC News NI UTV Northern Ireland Ards and North Down Borough Council

30/06/2026

SAD NEWS

Over the last number of weeks the Community Rescue Service volunteers were tasked to the Castle Archdale area to assist with the search for a high-risk missing person alongside our NISAR partner agencies.

We regret to inform you that a body believed to be that of the missing person has been located.

The managment and volunteers of the Community Rescue Service extend our prayers and deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased at this sad time.

28/06/2026

SAD NEWS

In the early hours of this morning the Community Rescue Service volunteers were called out by the Police Service of Northern Ireland to assist with the search for a high-risk missing person in the Glens of Antrim area.

We regret to inform form you that shortly after being deployed, a body believed to be that of the missing person was located.

The managment and volunteers of the Community Rescue Service extend our prayers and deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased at this sad time.