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Who are we?

Better decisions save lives.

We're helping emergency services save more lives by making better decisions. Decisions for Heroes is a collaborative rescue team management tool, that helps record and analyse rescue operations. Instead of archiving information as paperwork, we generate real-time profiles of members, available resources, and experience levels. Decisions for Heroes uses this data to deliver live and intelligent information to the field.

Tangible human outcomes.

Companies driven by smart growth, result in more creativity, innovation, power, and effectiveness. When you meet us, expect us to chat about stuff like this -

Outcomes, not incomes.
Success is measured by tangible human outcomes.

Connections, not transactions.
Encourage networking, co-creation, and collaboration.

Creativity, not productivity.
Create new value, don't shift around the old.

People, not product.
Invest in people, always give real responsibility.

Industry Awards

  • Finalist, 2009 The Search for Europe's Top Start-up, Innovate!Europe.
  • Finalist, 2009 Best Technology Blogger, Irish Blog Awards.
  • Finalist, 2008 Top 20 European Seed Companies, Seedcamp.
  • Finalist, 2008 Most Innovative Website, Irish Web Awards.
  • Finalist, 2008 Best Web App, Irish Web Awards.
  • Finalist, 2008 Best Technology Site, Irish Web Awards.
  • Winner, 2008 Best Technology Blogger, Irish Blog Awards.

Robin Blandford, Director.

"I have contagious enthusiasm to plan, design, and implement really exciting digital media."

Robin Blandford is a volunteer cliff rescue climber and unit training officer with the Irish Coast Guard. A proven innovator with strong technical ability and team leadership. You're encouraged to contact Robin directly or subscribe to his personal blog.

  • Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
  • Missing Person Search Group Leader
  • Search Management For Initial Response Incident Commanders
  • Personal Sea Survival Techniques
  • Cliff Rescue and Casualty Recovery Instructor

Donnchadh Mac Cobb, Lead Contact.

"I'm a fan of making things really simple for people."

Donnchadh Mac Cobb has come from a full time position at the RNLI Irish head quarters, having previously worked managing training schools and as an instructor in many outdoor training centres around Ireland. Donnchadh is a volunteer boat helm and cliff rescue climber with the Irish Coast Guard and has provided certified training to their crew and helms.

  • Water Safety Rescue & Life Support
  • Advanced Powerboat & Safety Boat Instructor
  • Senior Watersports Instructor
  • Mountain Leader
  • Outdoor Recreation Management
  • Cliff Rescue and Casualty Recovery Instructor

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* Ideals inspired by Umair Haque - Smart Growth Manifesto, 30th January 2009.

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