DFB IN BRIEF

A recap of Dublin Fire Brigade news and events over the winter

LEFT: Congratulations to Firefighters Rob, John and Owen who have just qualified as turntable ladder drivers under the guidance of instructors Vinnie and Bob. RIGHT: Dave ‘Flash’ O’Brien was joined by his family as he took his last parade after 31 years with DFB on D Watch HQ, joining as a mechanic in 1987 before moving into operations in 1991.

RIGHT: Recruit Firefighter Sean had his first water rescue in October after Lemon the dog needed help in the River Dodder.

LEFT: In October, we said farewell to FF/P Paul McEvoy after 38 years of service in Malahide and Swords stations. His legacy includes introducing our rescue boat service emergency resources.

ABOVE: A Watch Rathfarnham were on hand to deliver Mr and Mrs Claus, along with elf Adam, to Ballyboden St Enda’s GAA Club in December.

Congratulations to our newly qualified Pump Instructors following a two-week course. ABOVE RIGHT: Congratulations to the latest class of RTC instructors who completed their course in December with a curriculum including new car technologies and alternative fuel vehicles. LEFT: In October, we learned with great sadness of the death of retired firefighter Bill Redmond, who was based on D Watch Tara Street and was extremely popular amongst his colleagues.

ABOVE: DFB members were called to rescue two people trapped in a lift at City Hall ahead of a wedding in November, and stayed for a photo opp. LEFT: It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of retired sub-o cer Kieron Doyle in October.

ABOVE: We said farewell to District O cer Paul Elebert after 33 years of service in September. BELOW: In October, recruit FF/P Jordan Manning took his first ambulance duty with FF/P Paul McEvoy, who took his last as he retires from Swords fire station.

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ABOVE: A tie fighter pilot met up with firefighters from Finglas fire station at a community day in Glasnevin in October.

BELOW: It was with profound sadness that we learned of the death of retired firefighter and renowned entertainer Jimmy Giles of A Watch Finglas in December.

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LEFT: Recruit firefighters Molloy, Keogh and Dawson are welcomed to their stations on their first operational day in October. RIGHT: Congratulations to our latest batch of Compartment Fire Behaviour Instructors who completed their course in October alongside two colleagues from Dublin Airport Fire and Rescue Service.

LEFT: Finishing up at a vehicle fire in the south bore of the Dublin Port Tunnel in November. BELOW: DFB members celebrate after finishing the Dublin Marathon at the end of October, with FF/P Thomas Hempsey running in full PPE and BA set.

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‘Shave Down’ at Sam’s Barbers on Ormond Quay