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Pages in category "Civil defence organisations based in the United Kingdom" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The international distinctive sign of civil defense, defined by the rules of international humanitarian law and to be used as a protective sign. Civil defense or civil protection is an effort to protect the citizens of a state (generally non-combatants) from human-made and natural disasters.
The Civil Defence Corps (CDC) was a civilian volunteer organisation established in Great Britain in 1949 to mobilise and take local control of the affected area in the aftermath of a major national emergency, principally envisaged as being a Cold War nuclear attack.
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Canada's civil defense measures evolved over time. As with many other matters in Canada, responsibility is shared between the federal and provincial government. [4] The first post-WWII civil defence co-ordinator was appointed in October 1948 "to supervise the work of federal, provincial and municipal authorities in planning for public air-raid shelters, emergency food and medical supplies, and ...
Ministry of Defence Police; Civil Nuclear Constabulary; Border Force; HM Revenue and Customs; National Crime Agency (Limited powers in Northern Ireland) Royal Military Police (Part of the British Army) Royal Air Force Police (Part of the Royal Air Force) Royal Navy Police (Part of the Royal Naval Service) Royal Marines Police
The Civil Defence Service included the ARP Wardens Service as well as firemen (initially the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) and latterly the National Fire Service (NFS)), fire watchers (later the Fire Guard), rescue, first aid post and stretcher parties. Over 1.9 million people served within the CD and nearly 2,400 lost their lives to enemy action.
The Civil Defence Medal was instituted March 1961 and awarded for 15 years service in a variety of different organisations including; Auxiliary Fire Service, National Hospital Service Reserve, Civil Defence Corps and the United Kingdom Warning and Monitoring Organisation.