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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 5h

Our fire prevention department is delighted to attend the #TrinityCareersFair today.

If you are visiting, drop over, say hello 👋

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 7h

Please never park in front of a Fire Station.

We need access 24/7.

This driver parked here two days in a row.

The vehicle has since moved.

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 1d

North Strand firefighters on a pre fire planning inspection to the EXO building.

We often prepare for operations in tall and complex buildings which helps in the event of an emergency.

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 1d

Aido is still with us through his work and immense legacy.

Earlier this year, he would have had 30 years service with us.

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 1d

Today marks 6 years since the passing of S/O Adrian O'Grady and he is still very much in our thoughts

Aido thought of his fire brigade family and those in the emergency services when he became the driving force behind our peer counselling service "CISM"

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 2d

Firefighters from Tara Street fire station were called to a fire against a premises in the early hours of this morning.

The fire was extinguished using a high pressure hose reel and the building was ventilated using a positive pressure fan.

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 3d

The Big Chop takes place this Friday on top of our 42m Turntable Ladder.

All money raised will be used to send members of @oscarskidsire to Lapland this Christmas.

If you would like to donate, please visit www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/k...

Thanks to all who have donated so far.

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 3d

Forefighter/Paramedics from Phibsborough and Tara Street are attending an incident on Dorset Street at the Whitworth Road junction.

Traffic restrictions are in place.

@livedrive.dublincityfm.ie

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 3d

Many thanks to all who took the time to come see us in Henry Street on Saturday.

We raised €2,150 for Aoibheanns Pink Tie.

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 3d

We are attending a road traffic collision on the M50 J9 Red Cow/N7 West slip.

Slow down on approach, expect delays.

@livedrive.dublincityfm.ie

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 3d

Tara Street firefighters were called to a road traffic collision in the South city centre earlier.

#DidYouKnow we responded to over 2700 road traffic collisions in 2024.

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 4d

Phibsborough firefighters were called to a vehicle fire earlier today.

Smoke was visible in the area but the fire was prevented from spreading any further.

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 5d

Can't make it in to Henry Street to see us?

You can donate online too, visit
aoibheannspinktie.ie/donate/

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 5d

Plenty of time to drop by and donate to Aoibheanns Pink Tie.

We are on Henry Street till 3.30pm just outside of Foot Locker.

Bring the kids and see the fire engine.

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 5d

We are collecting money in aid of Aoibheanns Pink Tie

We are on Henry Street, outside Footlocker at the Junction of Liffey Street.

Drop by, say hello and give what you can to a very worthy cause.

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 5d

Firefighters from Dolphins Barn responded to a tree down along with live cables on Slade Road earlier today.

Thanks to ESB Networks for responding with us.

Never approach a fallen cable.

#StormAmy

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 6d

#StormAmy

Luke Street in the city centre is currently closed as firefighters from Tara Street fire station make loose cladding safe.

@LiveDrive @DCCTraffic

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 6d

#StormAmy

We're currently attending trees down at the following locations

Herbert Park
Cabra Road
Decies Road

@livedrive.dublincityfm.ie
@DCCTraffic

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 6d

#StormAmy

Firefighters from Tara Street fire station have been called to make a scene safe on Hogan Place. Glass has been damaged by high winds and falling onto the street below.

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 6d

Many thanks to the member of the pubic who dropped these treats into D Watch, #Finglas for the care.

We are glad to know "we made a difference in such a stressful moment"

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 6d

Firefighter/Paramedics from Donnybrook and Tara Street are finishing at the scene of a road traffic collision on Leeson Street. Traffic restrictions will be lifted shortly.

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 7d

#StormAmy prep

🟡 warning Friday 1200-0000

Be aware of:
⚡Cables down
🌳 Fallen trees
🛣️ Road conditions
🌊 Spot flooding

Be ready with:
🔦Torch
🕯 LED candles only
🔥 Working Smoke Alarm
📱 Charged mobile phone
🔋Batteries
⚡️ ESB: 1800 372 999
✅ MPRN & powercheck.ie

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 8d

SEFPO Keith Brunkard is at the Axis Centre in Ballymun this morning for the Older Person's Information fair.

Drop by and say hello! He's there till 1pm

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 8d

Dave's last turnout 🚒🚑

Today we said goodbye to our colleague and friend David Stafford

David was an exceptionally well liked young man within Dublin Fire Brigade and no words or condolences can alleviate the loss felt by his family, friends and colleagues.

Ar dheis Dé go raobh a anam

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 9d

Firefighter/Paramedics from Tallaght responded to this road traffic collision recently.

Road traffic collisions like these can prove difficult to access and sometimes require extra resources.

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