The Emergency Management Unit Volunteer Corps was established in 2013 to provide logistical support to Fingal County Council in relation to its responsibilities under a Framework for Major Emergency Management.
The volunteers come from various backgrounds including public sector and semi state management, engineering, academic, administrative,emergency services, ex Defence Forces, self-employed, retail, general operative and automotive.
Some volunteers come from staff within Fingal County Council itself, but they volunteer their time with the unit and receive no remuneration.