Assistant Civil Defence Officer

Civil Defence is a volunteer-based organisation that supports front line emergency services in dealing with severe weather, flooding, major accidents, emergency evacuation and searching for missing people through over 3,500 volunteer members throughout Ireland.
The service also supports hundreds of community events throughout the year including large events such as air shows, tall ships, concerts and festivals, sports events as well as smaller local events such as parades.
Civil Defence services are delivered through the Civil Defence Officer (CDO) of Louth County Council who is a full-time employee of the local authority and is responsible for the day-to-day management of Civil Defence matters under the overall direction of the Chief Executive.
The International symbol for Civil Defence is worn by all members; to show they are part of a worldwide network of committed people, prepared to serve in their own country or overseas as part of practical disaster relief assistance.
The international sign of Civil Defence is defined under Article 66, paragraph 4 of Schedule V to the Geneva Conventions Act.