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# Fire Brigade

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# Dublin
Two injured, as rush-hour crash between jeep and ambulance brings city centre to standstill
Both drivers were taken for treatment to St. James’s Hospital.
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Apr 11th 2014, 8:20 PM
# Toasty
Fire Brigade issues painfully obvious warning about cheese on toast
Careful now. You might end up brown bread.
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Apr 9th 2014, 7:30 PM
# Ambulance Service
Dublin firefighters march against ambulance service being moved to HSE
A protest against the ambulance service being transferred from Dublin Fire Brigade to the HSE took place in Dublin this evening.
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Apr 7th 2014, 7:24 PM
# Blaze
Fire units to remain at Ballymount industrial estate fire for a number of days
Dublin Fire Brigade state that the fire has been brought under control.
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Jan 27th 2014, 8:15 AM
# Fire
Failed breathing apparatus forced firefighter out of apartment block blaze
The equipment has come under scrutiny before now following previous failures.
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Jan 8th 2014, 6:30 AM
Voices
Column: Working as a firefighter over the festive period can be hard – but it’s worth it
Our control centre handles fire and rescue calls for the whole of Leinster, so we’re always busy, but Christmas and New Year can often be when we’re needed most, writes Trevor Hunt.
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Dec 25th 2013, 4:30 PM
# Fire Service
Bricks, bottles and kegs thrown at Dublin Fire Brigade on Halloween night
There were other incidents dotted around the country in which the fire brigade was attacked.
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Nov 1st 2013, 10:18 AM
# Fire Service
Dublin Fire Brigade vehicle was on 20-minute delay to respond to emergency calls
A ‘ladder engine’ based in Tara Street was kept on alert while it was being serviced, meaning it couldn’t respond to call-outs immediately.
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Oct 20th 2013, 8:00 AM
# Breakdown
Fire Brigade ambulance breaks down with patient on board
It was one of two breakdowns involving the service’s ambulances within the space of an hour this morning.
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Oct 17th 2013, 3:07 PM
# lyrath hotel
Over 350 evacuated from luxury Kilkenny hotel after fire alert
The fire was spotted in the hotel’s spa & sauna area at around 10am.
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Oct 10th 2013, 2:27 PM
# Fire Service
Applicants for Dublin Fire Brigade were asked if they’re gay or straight
The Public Appointments Service says it’s a standard procedure, and helps them monitor equality across the public service.
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Aug 31st 2013, 7:45 AM
# Sticky Situation
Fifty Shades of Grey 'to blame for rise in handcuff emergencies'
One man also had to be freed by fire services after getting his penis stuck in a toaster.
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Jul 30th 2013, 9:15 AM
# flammable
Label on Dublin Fire Brigade gear says ‘Keep Away From Fire’
Although the new sweatshirts and t-shirts are not the firefighters outer gear, it may still pose a risk, state IFESA.
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Jul 17th 2013, 9:45 PM
# Traffic disruption
A garda van burst into flames on a busy motorway
Gardai believe a technical problem led to the incident on the M7 in Kildare.
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Jun 17th 2013, 5:31 PM
# Electricity
Traffic lights out after power cut in Dublin 8
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Jun 11th 2013, 6:49 PM
# Giltspur Mountain
Fire services spend hours battling fire on 'Little Sugar Loaf'
Up to seven appliances attended the scene.
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Apr 4th 2013, 8:00 AM
# Frontline
On-duty ambulance crew members assaulted on Dublin street
A 30-year-old man has been charged in connection with the incident.
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Mar 31st 2013, 7:01 PM
# Fire
WATCH: Smoke and fire training for Dublin Airport firefighters
The Dublin Airport Authority Fire Service use a simulator that can replicate numerous different fire situations on an aircraft.
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Mar 30th 2013, 7:30 AM
# Dublin
Fire brought under control at Rathmines leisure centre
A small fire broke out at the centre this afternoon, but was brought under control within 20 minutes.
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Mar 14th 2013, 5:19 PM
# Blaze
PICTURES: Fire services attend blaze in Ranelagh restaurant
Gardaí say they do not believe anyone was harmed in the fire.
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Jan 8th 2013, 5:01 PM
# Wexford Street
Five units of fire brigade put out fire at Dublin city centre pub
The fire at the Karma Stone on Wexford Street was spotted in the early hours of the morning.
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Dec 11th 2012, 8:08 AM
# Attack
Two firemen attacked while fighting Limerick house fires
Limerick City Council’s Chief Fire Officer has condemned the violence as “shocking and disgraceful”.
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Nov 16th 2012, 10:47 AM
# Halloween
Emergency services association call for stronger protection
The IFESA said workers are bracing themselves for another busy Halloween tonight when it is more than likely they will face injury and assault.
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Oct 31st 2012, 9:35 AM
# Smoke
Four fire brigades tend to the Abbey Theatre
This time it was a case of smoke without fire as a blown bulb at the theatre set the fire alarms off.
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Oct 26th 2012, 5:04 PM
# Leak
20 people brought to hospital after leak of unidentified gas
The incident occurred at the Dublin City Council’s material recovery unit off Ballymount Lane this morning.
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Oct 24th 2012, 2:53 PM
# Attack
Firefighters come under bottle and firework attack as they attend scene
The three units of Dublin Fire Brigade came under attack last night as they attended a fire at O’Devaney Gardens on Dublin’s northside.
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Oct 15th 2012, 1:30 PM
# Ballinasloe
Garda appeal after man found injured in Ballinasloe
The man was found with head injuries and is currently being treated in hospital.
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Oct 8th 2012, 1:49 PM
# River Rescue
Two people rescued from Liffey in Dublin city centre
The two were rescued from the water close to the Custom House on the north quays.
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Oct 7th 2012, 6:46 PM
# fire safety week
Significant drop in fire fatalities in 2012
As part of Fire Safety Week 2012, the fire service are urging people to remain fire safety conscious.
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Oct 1st 2012, 6:09 PM
# Dublin
Body recovered from Liffey
A body was recovered from the water off Victoria Quay in Dublin this evening.
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Sep 13th 2012, 7:18 PM
# Louth
Up to 50 apartments evacuated after major Dundalk fire
One man in his 40s was hospitalised after the fire, which broke out on the top floor of an apartment block in the town.
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Jun 12th 2012, 8:33 AM
# Bodies Found
Bodies of two men discovered in farm buildings
The remains were found on two neighbouring farms near Bagnalstown, Co Carlow.
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Feb 22nd 2012, 10:52 AM
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Friday
In tonight’s fix: Downgrades for France – and difficulty for us? Plus: yet more rows over septic tanks, victory for workers at La Senza, and every presentation you’ve ever seen…
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Jan 13th 2012, 7:57 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…
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Jan 6th 2012, 4:55 PM
# Firefighters
Firefighters raise concerns after breathing equipment ‘collapses’
Dublin Fire Brigade has said it will retrain firefighters after newly-issued oxygen sets failed on several occasions.
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Jan 6th 2012, 1:07 PM
# Mayo
Woman dies in Mayo house fire
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of the blaze in which a 62-year-old woman died.
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Dec 11th 2011, 10:55 AM
# Fire
Large fire reported in Santry
A large amount of tyres are on fire at the back of Shanard Avenue in Santry, Dublin.
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Nov 28th 2011, 3:37 PM
# Emergency
Emergency services call for postcodes to help them reach people in need
Fire and ambulance personnel are being delayed from attending callouts, as addresses in some areas are so vague.
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Nov 22nd 2011, 4:15 PM
# Firefighters
Court rules against fire service cuts but union pledges vote on industrial action
The Labour Court ruling blocking proposed cuts in Dublin Fire Brigade this year has been welcomed by two unions but another plans to ballot members on possible industrial action.
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Sep 6th 2011, 11:07 AM
# Firefighters
Firefighters head to Labour Court as one union ballots on possible industrial action
Firefighters and paramedics in the capital are unhappy with proposed cuts to overtime, training and annual leave by Dublin Fire Brigade.
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