3 new fire enghines were handed over today to DFB from HPMP Fire Ltd. Going to Swords, Finglas & Rathfarnham stations these new generation Scania Group appliances carry 1800 litres of water along with the usual compliment of equipment: Defibrillator Resus bag 13.5m, 10.5m, roof and 9/16 ladders Hydraulic cutters & spreaders for road traffic collisions Water rescue equipment Air mat lifting bags Hoses and hosereels Foam capability through the Prima pump They're expected to go "on the run" in the

How do you rescue people from high rise buildings ? We have specialised fire engines with hydraulic 100 feet ladders that can be extended to the people waiting to be rescued. Called "turntable ladders" these fire engines carry no water but can be used to both rescue people and fight fires from above. Known as aerial appliances, we have 3 of these in total in the brigade. | Dublin Fire Brigade

Our latest ship fire course (known as Marine Emergency Response or MER) got the opportunity to exercise on board the Stena Line UKIE Adventurer this week. Firefighters using breathing apparatus & with facemasks obscured to simulate smoke made their way through the ship to rescue simulated casualties. Invaluable training and thanks to the crew of Stena Adventurer, Dublin Port for facilitating us. | Dublin Fire Brigade

What's it like to drive a fire engine ? This #360 video shows a fire appliance travelling with one of our ambulances, best viewed using a #VR headset such as Samsung #GearVR or Google Cardboard, #Oculus etc. | Dublin Fire Brigade

Still 1 hour to go at our #DFBRecruits car wash 📍Dublin Fire Brigade Training Centre, Malahide Road 📍Drogheda Fire Station, Rathmullan In aid of St Francis Hospice, all welcome | Dublin Fire Brigade

Dublin Fire Brigade issues warning to drivers over a jump in road accidents - Extra.ie