4x4

The 4-wheeled drive off road CG jeeps are particularly adapted to a Coast Guard specification for the launch and recovery of IRCG boats and rough terrain driving. The vehicle can tow the ATV trailer and rigid inflatable boat (RIB). The 4WD vehicle is coloured in white and marked in the Coast Guard livery including blue flashing lights and siren and equipped with a range of communications equipment.


The vehicle is used for:

• Carriage of the Initial Response Group on activation of a call-out.
• Unit Patrol Vehicle for accident prevention and marine safety awareness.
• Crew Transport.
• Emergency Response equipment transport.
• Towage of ATV.
• Mobile Communications and search vehicle.
• Search vehicle in inhospitable areas or on long open stretches such as beaches.
• Removal of injured persons and equipment from seafront.
• Carriage of heavy equipment to and from an incident site.
• Launch and recovery of Unit’s RIB ‘Grainne’

ATV

Received in 2002 our ATV assists in carrying equipment such as stretchers, climbing gear, first aid equipment, generators, etc from the public roadway to the site of any incident. It can also be used as a search vehicle in inhospitable areas or on long open stretches such as beaches. ATV drivers are equipped with marine VHF sets for communication with their parent unit and other mobile units. As part of Coast Guard renewal and upkeep of equipment Howth received a new Quad in January 2008 and the old one joined the training fleet.



Operational Requirements

1. Beach and all terrain off road search vehicle.
2. Removal of injured persons, deceased and equipment from seafront.
3. Carriage of heavy equipment to and from an incident site.
4. Carriage of Cliff Rescue equipment to and from the Cliff face.