Training in Civil Defence is divided in to several areas as follows:

• First Aid
• Search & Rescue
• Boating Techniques
• Radiation Monitoring
• Radio Communications
• Welfare Provision
• Fire Fighting 

Anyone between the ages of 16 and 65 years can join Civil Defence. Our training facility is located on the North Ring Road, Ballyvolane and is adjacent to the Fire Brigade Sub-station. 

Training for new members to Cork City Civil Defence is held on Wednesday nights from 8pm to 10pm. New members undertake a multi-skilled training programme which covers some of the above listed services.