Dublin Fire Brigade
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We recently gathered to celebrate the retirement of our colleague and friend, Sub Officer Stephen McMenemy, marking the end of an incredible career with Dublin Fire Brigade that began back in 1996.
November 15, 2025 at 10:13 PM
We recently gathered to celebrate the retirement of our colleague and friend, Sub Officer Stephen McMenemy, marking the end of an incredible career with Dublin Fire Brigade that began back in 1996.
#StormClaudia
Tallaght firefighters were called to Rathcoole as rainfall led to pluvial flooding. Crews worked with @sdublincoco teams to make the scene safe.
Tallaght firefighters were called to Rathcoole as rainfall led to pluvial flooding. Crews worked with @sdublincoco teams to make the scene safe.
November 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
#StormClaudia
Tallaght firefighters were called to Rathcoole as rainfall led to pluvial flooding. Crews worked with @sdublincoco teams to make the scene safe.
Tallaght firefighters were called to Rathcoole as rainfall led to pluvial flooding. Crews worked with @sdublincoco teams to make the scene safe.
#StormClaudia
The River Road in Ashtown is blocked by flood water. Firefighters from Finglas were on scene.
The River Road in Ashtown is blocked by flood water. Firefighters from Finglas were on scene.
November 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
#StormClaudia
The River Road in Ashtown is blocked by flood water. Firefighters from Finglas were on scene.
The River Road in Ashtown is blocked by flood water. Firefighters from Finglas were on scene.
Firefighter/Paramedics from Swords and Finglas are attending a road traffic collision on the #M1 Junction 3 Northbound.
Slow down on approach
Slow down on approach
November 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Firefighter/Paramedics from Swords and Finglas are attending a road traffic collision on the #M1 Junction 3 Northbound.
Slow down on approach
Slow down on approach
#StormClaudia Update
Firefighters are currently attending....
🌳 Ridgewood Grove Swords - tree down
🏠 Dalkey - flood water in a house
🌳 Malahide Road near Circle K, tree down on cables, bus lane blocked
Firefighters are currently attending....
🌳 Ridgewood Grove Swords - tree down
🏠 Dalkey - flood water in a house
🌳 Malahide Road near Circle K, tree down on cables, bus lane blocked
November 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
#StormClaudia Update
Firefighters are currently attending....
🌳 Ridgewood Grove Swords - tree down
🏠 Dalkey - flood water in a house
🌳 Malahide Road near Circle K, tree down on cables, bus lane blocked
Firefighters are currently attending....
🌳 Ridgewood Grove Swords - tree down
🏠 Dalkey - flood water in a house
🌳 Malahide Road near Circle K, tree down on cables, bus lane blocked
#StormClaudia
Kilbarrack firefighters were called to a tree down this evening. The crew cleared the tree and made the scene safe.
Kilbarrack firefighters were called to a tree down this evening. The crew cleared the tree and made the scene safe.
November 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
#StormClaudia
Kilbarrack firefighters were called to a tree down this evening. The crew cleared the tree and made the scene safe.
Kilbarrack firefighters were called to a tree down this evening. The crew cleared the tree and made the scene safe.
#StormClaudia
Firefighters have made a scene safe at the Point Village. A window affected by high winds fell and damaged cladding on a building.
There were temporary traffic restrictions in place on approach to @DublinTunnel
Firefighters have made a scene safe at the Point Village. A window affected by high winds fell and damaged cladding on a building.
There were temporary traffic restrictions in place on approach to @DublinTunnel
November 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
#StormClaudia
Firefighters have made a scene safe at the Point Village. A window affected by high winds fell and damaged cladding on a building.
There were temporary traffic restrictions in place on approach to @DublinTunnel
Firefighters have made a scene safe at the Point Village. A window affected by high winds fell and damaged cladding on a building.
There were temporary traffic restrictions in place on approach to @DublinTunnel
#StormClaudia
Traffic restrictions in place on the N81 at Mount Seskin
Firefighters from Tallaght fire station are on scene
@livedrive.dublincityfm.ie @DCCTraffic
Traffic restrictions in place on the N81 at Mount Seskin
Firefighters from Tallaght fire station are on scene
@livedrive.dublincityfm.ie @DCCTraffic
November 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
#StormClaudia
Traffic restrictions in place on the N81 at Mount Seskin
Firefighters from Tallaght fire station are on scene
@livedrive.dublincityfm.ie @DCCTraffic
Traffic restrictions in place on the N81 at Mount Seskin
Firefighters from Tallaght fire station are on scene
@livedrive.dublincityfm.ie @DCCTraffic
Our latest pump operator course students met with our Turntable Ladder on Sir John Rogersons Quay yesterday to turn theory into practice.
November 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Our latest pump operator course students met with our Turntable Ladder on Sir John Rogersons Quay yesterday to turn theory into practice.
Updated warning
🟠 @MetEireann have issued a change in the orange rain warning, it now starts at 1200 today
#StormClaudia preparation
🐶 Think about family pets, are they safe?
☔ Gather medication, warm clothes, torch, batteries, charge mobile phones, bottled water
🟠 @MetEireann have issued a change in the orange rain warning, it now starts at 1200 today
#StormClaudia preparation
🐶 Think about family pets, are they safe?
☔ Gather medication, warm clothes, torch, batteries, charge mobile phones, bottled water
November 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Updated warning
🟠 @MetEireann have issued a change in the orange rain warning, it now starts at 1200 today
#StormClaudia preparation
🐶 Think about family pets, are they safe?
☔ Gather medication, warm clothes, torch, batteries, charge mobile phones, bottled water
🟠 @MetEireann have issued a change in the orange rain warning, it now starts at 1200 today
#StormClaudia preparation
🐶 Think about family pets, are they safe?
☔ Gather medication, warm clothes, torch, batteries, charge mobile phones, bottled water
Firefighter/Paramedic Kevin Conroy and Emergency Service Controller Nicole Walsh were delighted to attend De La Salle, Churchtown careers fair earlier this evening.
Plenty of interest from students thinking of a career as a Firefighter/Paramedic, thanks to all for stopping by our stand!
Plenty of interest from students thinking of a career as a Firefighter/Paramedic, thanks to all for stopping by our stand!
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Firefighter/Paramedic Kevin Conroy and Emergency Service Controller Nicole Walsh were delighted to attend De La Salle, Churchtown careers fair earlier this evening.
Plenty of interest from students thinking of a career as a Firefighter/Paramedic, thanks to all for stopping by our stand!
Plenty of interest from students thinking of a career as a Firefighter/Paramedic, thanks to all for stopping by our stand!
In preparation for the status Orange, rain warning tomorrow, Firefighter/Paramedics in Phibsborough have checked all of their flood response equipment.
November 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
In preparation for the status Orange, rain warning tomorrow, Firefighter/Paramedics in Phibsborough have checked all of their flood response equipment.
Firefighter/Paramedics from Phibsborough and Tara Street responded to a domestic fire yesterday involving an electric scooter.
For tips on how e scooter safety, click the link!
bit.ly/DFBescooter
For tips on how e scooter safety, click the link!
bit.ly/DFBescooter
November 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Firefighter/Paramedics from Phibsborough and Tara Street responded to a domestic fire yesterday involving an electric scooter.
For tips on how e scooter safety, click the link!
bit.ly/DFBescooter
For tips on how e scooter safety, click the link!
bit.ly/DFBescooter
Swords firefighters captured the Ward River in full flow after recent heavy rain
More rain is expected Friday into Saturday as #StormClaudia approaches
🏡 Prepare your home now for possible flooding
Have a list of contact numbers
Local authority
Utility providers
Insurance companies
More rain is expected Friday into Saturday as #StormClaudia approaches
🏡 Prepare your home now for possible flooding
Have a list of contact numbers
Local authority
Utility providers
Insurance companies
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Swords firefighters captured the Ward River in full flow after recent heavy rain
More rain is expected Friday into Saturday as #StormClaudia approaches
🏡 Prepare your home now for possible flooding
Have a list of contact numbers
Local authority
Utility providers
Insurance companies
More rain is expected Friday into Saturday as #StormClaudia approaches
🏡 Prepare your home now for possible flooding
Have a list of contact numbers
Local authority
Utility providers
Insurance companies
Think..... Don't sink
🟠 An orange warning for rain has been issued by @MetEireann
📆 Friday 1400 till Saturday 1100
☔ Already saturated ground and heavy rainfall could lead to localised flooding and will cause challenging road conditions
🍁 Are your drains clear of leaves?
📸 File
🟠 An orange warning for rain has been issued by @MetEireann
📆 Friday 1400 till Saturday 1100
☔ Already saturated ground and heavy rainfall could lead to localised flooding and will cause challenging road conditions
🍁 Are your drains clear of leaves?
📸 File
November 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Think..... Don't sink
🟠 An orange warning for rain has been issued by @MetEireann
📆 Friday 1400 till Saturday 1100
☔ Already saturated ground and heavy rainfall could lead to localised flooding and will cause challenging road conditions
🍁 Are your drains clear of leaves?
📸 File
🟠 An orange warning for rain has been issued by @MetEireann
📆 Friday 1400 till Saturday 1100
☔ Already saturated ground and heavy rainfall could lead to localised flooding and will cause challenging road conditions
🍁 Are your drains clear of leaves?
📸 File
We were delighted to be invited to speak at ‘Aerial Cities 2025’ along with our colleagues from Drone Innovation Project, DCC Drone Unit, DCC Planning, IAA and Maynooth University earlier today.
S/O Teresa Hudson from our OIU team spoke on behalf of Dublin Fire Brigade.
S/O Teresa Hudson from our OIU team spoke on behalf of Dublin Fire Brigade.
November 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
We were delighted to be invited to speak at ‘Aerial Cities 2025’ along with our colleagues from Drone Innovation Project, DCC Drone Unit, DCC Planning, IAA and Maynooth University earlier today.
S/O Teresa Hudson from our OIU team spoke on behalf of Dublin Fire Brigade.
S/O Teresa Hudson from our OIU team spoke on behalf of Dublin Fire Brigade.
Our District Officer from Finglas visited our training centre on our District Officer Development course on Monday for a familiarisation tour of the vehicle.
This vehicle is used by District Officers to respond to incidents when two or more fire engines are responding.
This vehicle is used by District Officers to respond to incidents when two or more fire engines are responding.
November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Our District Officer from Finglas visited our training centre on our District Officer Development course on Monday for a familiarisation tour of the vehicle.
This vehicle is used by District Officers to respond to incidents when two or more fire engines are responding.
This vehicle is used by District Officers to respond to incidents when two or more fire engines are responding.
Firefighters from Balbriggan, Finglas and Swords, along with a water tanker responded to a shed fire last night. The fire was extinguished and further damage to the house was prevented.
A thermal imaging camera was used on scene to ensure all hot spots were extinguished.
A thermal imaging camera was used on scene to ensure all hot spots were extinguished.
November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Firefighters from Balbriggan, Finglas and Swords, along with a water tanker responded to a shed fire last night. The fire was extinguished and further damage to the house was prevented.
A thermal imaging camera was used on scene to ensure all hot spots were extinguished.
A thermal imaging camera was used on scene to ensure all hot spots were extinguished.
"River Rescue, River Rescue, male in the water"
Tune into @RTEOne tonight at 7pm and see a recent drill to showcase an initiative between DCC Smart Cities / DCC Drone Unit/ Maynooth University / Geo Aerospace / Dublin Fire Brigade.
Tune into @RTEOne tonight at 7pm and see a recent drill to showcase an initiative between DCC Smart Cities / DCC Drone Unit/ Maynooth University / Geo Aerospace / Dublin Fire Brigade.
November 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
"River Rescue, River Rescue, male in the water"
Tune into @RTEOne tonight at 7pm and see a recent drill to showcase an initiative between DCC Smart Cities / DCC Drone Unit/ Maynooth University / Geo Aerospace / Dublin Fire Brigade.
Tune into @RTEOne tonight at 7pm and see a recent drill to showcase an initiative between DCC Smart Cities / DCC Drone Unit/ Maynooth University / Geo Aerospace / Dublin Fire Brigade.
This #TestItTuesday, as well as checking your alarms, we want you to do something extra.
How often do you empty the lint trap on your tumble dryer?
Go check it and see if it needs to be cleaned.
A build up can lead to a fire.
How often do you empty the lint trap on your tumble dryer?
Go check it and see if it needs to be cleaned.
A build up can lead to a fire.
November 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This #TestItTuesday, as well as checking your alarms, we want you to do something extra.
How often do you empty the lint trap on your tumble dryer?
Go check it and see if it needs to be cleaned.
A build up can lead to a fire.
How often do you empty the lint trap on your tumble dryer?
Go check it and see if it needs to be cleaned.
A build up can lead to a fire.
Congratulations to our #DFBHurlers who had a great start to their season last night.
They played well matched Amgen.
Final score
DFB 4-17
Amgen 2-15
Well done all and special thanks to Whitehall Colmcilles GAA club for the use of their facilities.
They played well matched Amgen.
Final score
DFB 4-17
Amgen 2-15
Well done all and special thanks to Whitehall Colmcilles GAA club for the use of their facilities.
November 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Congratulations to our #DFBHurlers who had a great start to their season last night.
They played well matched Amgen.
Final score
DFB 4-17
Amgen 2-15
Well done all and special thanks to Whitehall Colmcilles GAA club for the use of their facilities.
They played well matched Amgen.
Final score
DFB 4-17
Amgen 2-15
Well done all and special thanks to Whitehall Colmcilles GAA club for the use of their facilities.
We're currently attending a road traffic collision on the @m50dublin at J14 Sandyford to J15 Carrickmines Southbound
Traffic restrictions in place
@DCCTraffic @livedrive.dublincityfm.ie @TIITraffic #M50
Traffic restrictions in place
@DCCTraffic @livedrive.dublincityfm.ie @TIITraffic #M50
November 11, 2025 at 12:18 PM
We're currently attending a road traffic collision on the @m50dublin at J14 Sandyford to J15 Carrickmines Southbound
Traffic restrictions in place
@DCCTraffic @livedrive.dublincityfm.ie @TIITraffic #M50
Traffic restrictions in place
@DCCTraffic @livedrive.dublincityfm.ie @TIITraffic #M50
Thanks to Lindsay, Rory, Stephen, Caroline and Louie who dropped by to see D Watch in #Finglas over the weekend.
D/O Peter Sherlock was happy to provide cardboard cutouts of our Finglas based ambulance and fire engine for photos 📸
D/O Peter Sherlock was happy to provide cardboard cutouts of our Finglas based ambulance and fire engine for photos 📸
November 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Thanks to Lindsay, Rory, Stephen, Caroline and Louie who dropped by to see D Watch in #Finglas over the weekend.
D/O Peter Sherlock was happy to provide cardboard cutouts of our Finglas based ambulance and fire engine for photos 📸
D/O Peter Sherlock was happy to provide cardboard cutouts of our Finglas based ambulance and fire engine for photos 📸
Yesterday our Finglas crew had a few special visitors whilst carrying out a portable pump drill.
Mam Emma, Grandad Séan and Jack arrived first. They went home and got neighbours Mark, Sophia and Conor along with Jack's sister Kate. Jack also got his fire engine to compare with DN15A1.
Mam Emma, Grandad Séan and Jack arrived first. They went home and got neighbours Mark, Sophia and Conor along with Jack's sister Kate. Jack also got his fire engine to compare with DN15A1.
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Yesterday our Finglas crew had a few special visitors whilst carrying out a portable pump drill.
Mam Emma, Grandad Séan and Jack arrived first. They went home and got neighbours Mark, Sophia and Conor along with Jack's sister Kate. Jack also got his fire engine to compare with DN15A1.
Mam Emma, Grandad Séan and Jack arrived first. They went home and got neighbours Mark, Sophia and Conor along with Jack's sister Kate. Jack also got his fire engine to compare with DN15A1.
Firefighters from Dun Laoghaire station attended this car fire shortly after 0500 this morning.
#DidYouKnow in 2024 we responded to 679 car fires
#DidYouKnow in 2024 we responded to 679 car fires
November 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Firefighters from Dun Laoghaire station attended this car fire shortly after 0500 this morning.
#DidYouKnow in 2024 we responded to 679 car fires
#DidYouKnow in 2024 we responded to 679 car fires