Waterford City River Rescue CRBI

30/05/2026

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Early this morning our crews and emergency services were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard alongside emergency services. Including Waterford City Fire Service, National Ambulance Service and An Garda Siochana. This was to an emergency involving a person entering the water. We were stood down shortly after launch. The incident was brought to a successful conclusion by members of An Garda Síochána. Thank you to everyone involved and to MRCC who coordinated this incident. We wish the person involved a speedy recovery.

We would like to reiterate the absolute importance of an early call to the Emergency Services for water incidents so the relevant services can be dispatched promptly. Please remember if you see anyone in difficulty on our Lakes, Rivers or Coast, Call 999 or 112 and ask for The Irish Coast Guard who will dispatch the services needed to the scene, Do not assume somebody has already made that call.

Please remember you are never alone, if you need help please contact.

Pieta House 24 hour helpline at 1800 247 247 .
Samaritans at 116 123.
For free 24/7 support in a crisis, free-text HELLO to 50808.
Men's Aid 01 5543811,
Women's Aid 1800 341 900
ALONE 0818 222 024

29/05/2026

Take a moment to think about your safety before entering the water.

Avoid alcohol before swimming, be aware of cold water shock, and remember to Float to Live. ☀️ 🌊

27/05/2026

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This afternoon our crews, crews from Waterford City Fire Service, An Garda Siochana and crews from Waterford Ambulance Station, were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard to an emergency involving a person in the water. The person was successfully rescued from the water by crews from Waterford City River Rescue aboard the “Lenny O”. The person was handed over to ambulance crews and transported for treatment. Thank you to everyone involved and to MRCC who coordinated this morning’s incident and thank you to members of An Garda Síochána. Thank you to every one involved, to the person who called 999 and threw a life ring thank you, you saved a life today.

We would like to reiterate the absolute importance of an early call to the Emergency Services for water incidents so the relevant services can be dispatched promptly. Please remember if you see anyone in difficulty on our Lakes, Rivers or Coast, Call 999 or 112 and ask for The Irish Coast Guard who will dispatch the services needed to the scene, Do not assume somebody has already made that call.

Please remember you are never alone, if you need help please contact.

Pieta House 24 hour helpline at 1800 247 247 .
Samaritans at 116 123.
For free 24/7 support in a crisis, free-text HELLO to 50808.
Men's Aid 01 5543811,
Women's Aid 1800 341 900
ALONE 0818 222 024

26/05/2026

Busy beaches mean more risk - stay safe and enjoy the water responsibly this summer.

If you’re heading to the coast:
• Swim between the red and yellow flags
• Watch for rip currents - FLOAT, don’t fight
• Keep clear of boards and boats
• In an emergency call 999 / 112 or use VHF Channel 16

Warm weather can create dangerous conditions at sea, even when the water looks calm. Look out for each other and make safety your priority.

26/05/2026

You’re warmly invited to the Friends of the River Suir Summer Solstice Celebration — a free, family-friendly event full of music, joy, and river heritage on Friday, 19th June, 5:30–7:30 PM at William Vincent Wallace Plaza, Waterford Quays.

🎶 Live Music from Joe Tobin, Paul Dillon, Cilian Jacob, Squire & more
🎨 Free Face Painting & Refreshments
🪢 Hands-on Workshops – knot-tying, river conservation & more
🌊 Meet Local River Heroes – City River Rescue, Re-A-Suir & more

Let’s come together to celebrate the longest day of the year with creativity, connection, and a deep love for the River Suir.

All ages welcome | Free entry | No booking required

🎉 See you on the Quays!

24/05/2026

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This morning our crews were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard to a vessel suffering engine failure. Our crews put the vessel under tow and successfully moved the vessel to the safety of Waterford Marina. Thank you to everyone involved and to MRCC who coordinated this incident.

We would like to reiterate the absolute importance of an early call to the Emergency Services for water incidents so the relevant services can be dispatched promptly. Please remember if you see anyone in difficulty on our Lakes, Rivers or Coast, Call 999 or 112 and ask for The Irish Coast Guard who will dispatch the services needed to the scene, Do not assume somebody has already made that call.

24/05/2026

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us for the Blessing of the Boats as we marked 20 years of service.

A huge thank you to our volunteers, emergency services, boat owners, clergy, biking community, supporters, local community, and to Paul Taylor for capturing video from the day and helping preserve such special memories.

Paul’s video is a wonderful reminder of our connection to the River Suir and the importance of water safety, remembrance, and community.

Stay safe on the water, and thank you again for your continued support 💙🚤

Waterford City River rescue Blessing of the Boats.The Waterford City River Rescue (WCRR) Annual Blessing of the Boats took place on Sunday, 10th May 2026. Th...

22/05/2026

In our 20 years of service at Waterford City River Rescue, We never thought we would have to share a post like this. We have been made aware of videos being shared online. We are asking members of the public not to share, repost, or circulate videos, photos, or livestreams relating to what was an active river rescue and casualty incident yesterday.

Emergency services work in extremely difficult circumstances, and deserve dignity as they carry out their duties. The sharing of graphic or distressing content can cause additional trauma and upset to the casualty’s family, friends, witnesses, and responders involved. Please remember this is the worst moment of someone’s life. This is someone’s family member, they have a right to privacy at an impossibly difficult time. Emergency services do not deserve to suffer verbal abuse in the course of their duties.

Please respect the dignity and privacy of those affected. If you have captured footage or images from the scene, we ask that you do not publish them online or share them through messaging apps or social media.
Thank you to everyone for your cooperation, understanding, and respect during this incident. Again thank you, to our community, for all your support and thank you to all our emergency services for their heroic efforts and service to our community.

21/05/2026

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This afternoon our crews were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard along with emergency services. This was to reports of a person entering the water. The person was successfully rescued from the water by crews from waterford_city_fire_service and handed over to members of the National Ambulance Service. Thank you to An Garda Siochana and MRCC who coordinated incident. Thank you to everyone involved in today’s incident.

We would like to reiterate the absolute importance of an early call to the Emergency Services for water incidents so the relevant services can be dispatched promptly. Please remember if you see anyone in difficulty on our Lakes, Rivers or Coast, Call 999 or 112 and ask for The Irish Coast Guard who will dispatch the services needed to the scene, Do not assume somebody has already made that call.

18/05/2026

A date for the diary everyone, this is 100% our favourite day. We get the opportunity to see all of our friends in our wonderful community