Firecall Summer 2021

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DFB IN BRIEF

DFB IN BRIEF A recap of Dublin Fire Brigade news and events over the past few weeks and months.

ABOVE: Fingal Lord Mayor David Healy joined us as we teamed up with Fingal County Council to encourage people to stay safe on the roads, on the water, and at home this summer. LEFT: D Watch Phibsboro keeping their extrication techniques up to speed. ABOVE: Firefighters in Finglas receive training on the Wildland Firefighting Backpack that holds 20 litres of water and with careful application of water can prevent fire spread. RIGHT: Four units from Tara Street and Dolphin’s Barn rescued two people from the roof at a well-developed fire in an apartment block off Francis Street in June. ABOVE: Bidding a fond farewell to D/O and Mobilisation officer Brendan Lodola after 34 years of service across several Watches, stations and roles in June.. LEFT: HQ’s D Watch at a woof rescue in June after an 8-weekold French Bulldog pup became trapped under the passenger seat of its new human’s car. RIGHT: Finishing up on a call to extinguish grass alight on Bull Island in mid-May.

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