EMTs Train Together on Bere Island

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Bere Island became a high-stakes training ground this past weekend as EMTs from Cork and Kerry Civil Defence, the Red Cross, and the Irish Defence Forces converged for a full-scale emergency drill simulating a contaminated water outbreak. Led by top medical and military experts including Dr. Jason Van Der Velde, Dr. Amy Brennan, and Lt. Col. Paddy Kelly, the exercise tested critical skills like trauma care, breathing assessments, and ECGs — all under pressure. With PHECC tutors from key agencies ensuring top-tier instruction, the event underscored the power of cross-agency collaboration in…