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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 25m

Many thanks to A/D/O Kevin Sheehan, S/O Gareth Pierce, Sub Officer Neil Cusker and the crew in Dolphins Barn for all their hard work to ensure the smooth running of the event and for making memories for Martha.

Special thanks to Dubco Credit Union for their continued support.

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 25m

Martha then got straight to work, familiarising herself with all of the equipment on board the fire engine. We think she had a favourite piece of equipment, the first aid hose reel which she put to the test on her family!

It was then time for cake and some presentations from the crew.

Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 26m

Welcome to Oscar District Badge 29.
C Watch, Dolphins Barn hosted our latest Oscar District event.

Martha met with the officers for her induction before meeting the crew on parade.

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

🔥 Let's be safe.....all clothing should be kept away from bonfires, candles, open fires not just fancy dress.

📷Joe.co.uk

#TogetherAgainstFire #STOPFIRE

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

Day 4 of #25FSW and today is all about children and students fire safety.

Buying a Halloween costume?

🇪🇺 Check if they have a CE mark on both kids and adult costumes.

👻 Some costumes are classified as toys, they have no fire rating.

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 16h

Never charge unattended, especially overnight.

Only use genuine chargers.

For more tips visit bit.ly/DFBescooter

#25FSW #STOPFIRE #TogetherAgainstFire

🎥credit @WYFRS

Fire Safety for E-Scooters, E-Bikes and Hoverboards

Dublin Fire Brigade shares its knowledge about the fire safety risks associated with e-scooters, e-bikes and hoverboards. Find out more.

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 16h

A homeowner in West Yorkshire was woken up by a popping noise created by batteries of an electric motorbike being charged

Where do you plug in?

If your charging an electric bike/scooter the safest place to charge it is outside.

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 18h

Firefighters from Swords attended tyres on fire in #Lusk last night.

We see an increase in these types of calls in the run up to #Halloween.

#DidYouKnow you can report illegal dumping and stockpile to your Local Authority

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Dublin Fire Brigade @dubfirebrigade.bsky.social · 22h

As part of #25FSW our Fire Prevention team have been attending various venues across the city to share fire safety tips and how to stay safe.

This morning they visited the Mater Hospital.

Thanks to EFPO's Enda Murphy & Leon Donovan and to the Mater Hospital for hosting.

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

Day 3 of #25FSW and today we want to warn you of the dangers of plugging in.

Never

💤Charge overnight

⚡Overload a socket

🛏️Charge your phone on a flammable surface e.g on your bed.

#TogetherAgainstFire #STOPFIRE

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

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Retired Firefighter Gerard "Who Me" McGrath.

Gerard was stationed in Donnybrook and was a great role model to new recruits.

Our thoughts are with his family at this time

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

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

How do you protect yourself from fire?

🚨Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms fitted and tested weekly?

🚪Doors closed?

🔌Electrical appliances turned off at night?

📜Escape plan and rendezvous point?

If yes to all of the above, you've got this 👍🏻

#STOPfire #25FSW

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

We're planning something really special with our colleagues in the Irish Air Corps.

Stay tuned 👀

#OscarDistrict

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

Firefighters from #Blanchardstown responded to this car fire last night.

A high pressure hose reel was used to extinguish the fire.

It can take up to 1,000 litres of water to extinguish a fire like this, sometimes we will "make down" to a fire hydrant close by to replenish our supplies.

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

#DidYouKnow in as little as 3 minutes, you could die from smoke inhalation?

Protect yourself

Have at least 1 working smoke alarm per floor of your home.

Test it weekly.

Replace it as per manufacturer's recommendation(usually 7 to 10 years)

#25FSW #TestItTuesday #STOPFIRE #TogetherAgainstFire

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

Coxswain refresher training today on the River #Liffey.

We have two rescue boats moored on the river and each year respond to approximately 100 water rescue emergencies.

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

We are delighted to be back at The Helix, DCU for another #XploreYourFuture, thanks to @fingal.ie

Drop by, say hello and find out what a career as a Firefighter/Paramedic or Fire Prevention Officer is like.

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

Do you live in an apartment?

If the smoke alarm sounds

Call 999/112

Make your way to the nearest exit and your designated rendezvous point

Close all doors behind you

Do not go back inside until advised to do so

Never ignore a smoke alarm

#25FSW #STOPfire

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

Firefighter/Paramedics from Blanchardstown, Finglas and Phibsborough responded to a well developed fire shortly after 9pm last night.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus fought the fire and further spread was prevented.

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

District Officers Mc Nally and Mc Cabe were delighted to attend St James Hospital this morning to provide fire safety tips.

#25FSW #STOPFIRE

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

Happy Birthday to Firefighter/Paramedic Ward.

Working shift work can mean you miss out on important celebrations, fortunately his colleagues on A Watch never miss the opportunity to supply the cake and recycle the candles.

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

Firefighters from Tallaght responded to a clothes recycling bin on fire last night in Corkagh Park.

A consaw was used to gain access so the fire could be fully extinguished.

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

Firefighter/Paramedics from Tallaght, along with an Ambulance from our Headquarters and Advanced Paramedics responded to a domestic fire earlier this week.

The fire was extinguished shortly after arrival and one person was brought to hospital.

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

Our Fire Prevention team are at the Recruit.ie Jobs Expo today.

Drop by, say hello, and find out what's it like to be a fire prevention officer.

We're in Hall 2 in the The RDS

#jobsexpo

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

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