The Crumlin Unit was formally inaugurated on the 30th May 1980 by Commander Dr. Malachy Powell, KM. who was Director of the Ambulance Corps at that time, and Dr. Peter Baron von Fürstenberg, KM.

 The founder of the unit, Kevin Cunnane K.M (pictured right), now Chancellor to the Ambulance Corps, formed the Crumlin Unit back in 1980 with the commencement of a First Aid Course which resulted in new members being enrolled into the unit on the 3rd April 1980.

The Crumlin Unit is responsible for providing First Aid cover at local & national events, facilitating First Aid & Home Nursing Courses to Industry and members of the community and providing transportation to the disabled & housebound. We are also very much involved in the development of the younger members of the Crumlin area. This is administrated by the Cadet Leaders, who are appointed by the officer in charge after obtaining their youth leadership warrant. From early beginnings and to this date, the Crumlin Unit have provided the less fortunate members of our community with transportation to Sunday mass every week.

The objectives of the Crumlin Unit are:

To promote personal and spiritual development of our members through leadership, training and community service.

To promote mental and physical development of our members through the use of leisure activities, personal development courses, participating in the An Gaisce Award Scheme (Presidents Award) and our own Proficiency Scheme.

To provide opportunities for young people to learn and practice subjects conducive to the making of good citizens.

To provide First Aid, Ambulance Cover, Transportation of our Disabled, Caring for the Sick & other associated services at Unit, Regional, National and Overseas level. e.g. Lourdes, Crough Patrick, Knock, Race Meetings & Concerts both at Local and National Events.

To liase with the Eastern Health Board and voluntary organisations in consultation with the Regional Director.

Thanks is also gratefully acknowledged to the City of Dublin Youth Service Board, and Dublin 12 Youth services for their assistance in sponsoring & grant aiding many activities. Without their assistance it would be impossible for us to fulfil the very active program of events organised for our youth.

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