Ireland has allocated frequencies in both UHF and VHF bands for civil defence use.

UHF sets use preset channels for different purposes, e.g. Ch2 is normally used for handportable nets.

On the VHF band a PMR system is in place. Each county has its own channel, and each station has a fixed callsign, e.g. the Hilux is LS42. Laois also operates a repeater to provide coverage throughout the county.

Icom IC-F4GT UHF Handportable Radio.

Acquired in 2001, these radios are much lighter and smaller than the previous issue. They have additional channels to allow communications with other emergency services during a major incident.

Hands-free sets and carry cases are available.

Philips PRP-76 UHF Handportable Radio.

This unit is more commonly seen with a separate microphone which replaces the antenna.

Philips PFX UHF Handportable Radio.

This type has been in service for years and is still going strong. Now relegated to back-up service, they have the advantage of very rugged construction.

Vehicle Radios.

Various brands of mobile transceivers are fitted in C.D. vehicles. UHF sets are normally used as control stations for handportable operations, while the VHF sets link up to the county control centre and each other with the assistance of a repeater, providing longer range comms.

Storno Base VHF Set.

Fitted in the county control centre, this base station is used to coordinate large scale operations.