Today, our #DFBRecruits had their passing out ceremony in our training centre.
They demonstrated their skills they have learnt over the past few months for their families and friends and did themselves proud.
They demonstrated their skills they have learnt over the past few months for their families and friends and did themselves proud.
September 30, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Today, our #DFBRecruits had their passing out ceremony in our training centre.
They demonstrated their skills they have learnt over the past few months for their families and friends and did themselves proud.
They demonstrated their skills they have learnt over the past few months for their families and friends and did themselves proud.
Double rainbow spotted over pur Training Centre this morning.
Our #DFBRecruits have entered their final week of training before they move on to their Paramedic Studies.
Our #DFBRecruits have entered their final week of training before they move on to their Paramedic Studies.
September 24, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Double rainbow spotted over pur Training Centre this morning.
Our #DFBRecruits have entered their final week of training before they move on to their Paramedic Studies.
Our #DFBRecruits have entered their final week of training before they move on to their Paramedic Studies.
These cars are really useful for our #DFBRecruits to practice the skills they learn on their Road Traffic Collision course
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See bit.ly/DFBcar
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September 22, 2026 at 1:22 PM
These cars are really useful for our #DFBRecruits to practice the skills they learn on their Road Traffic Collision course
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See bit.ly/DFBcar
Assessment day in our Training Centre today for our #DFBRecruits..
The recruits were put through a number of different scenarios
such as fault finding, securing and delivering water safely to firefighters
The recruits were put through a number of different scenarios
such as fault finding, securing and delivering water safely to firefighters
September 18, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Assessment day in our Training Centre today for our #DFBRecruits..
The recruits were put through a number of different scenarios
such as fault finding, securing and delivering water safely to firefighters
The recruits were put through a number of different scenarios
such as fault finding, securing and delivering water safely to firefighters
As part of their pump course our #DFBRecruits have being putting theory into practice.
They visited the River Liffey where they supplied water to one of our 42 metre turntable ladders.
They learnt the importance of securing a good water supply and how to create a water tower.
They visited the River Liffey where they supplied water to one of our 42 metre turntable ladders.
They learnt the importance of securing a good water supply and how to create a water tower.
September 17, 2026 at 7:56 PM
As part of their pump course our #DFBRecruits have being putting theory into practice.
They visited the River Liffey where they supplied water to one of our 42 metre turntable ladders.
They learnt the importance of securing a good water supply and how to create a water tower.
They visited the River Liffey where they supplied water to one of our 42 metre turntable ladders.
They learnt the importance of securing a good water supply and how to create a water tower.
Our #DFBRecruits have been busy this week with their pump course.
Lectures covered everything from an introduction to fire service pumps to
water supplies
testing and fault finding along with
pump gauge Interpretation.
Lectures covered everything from an introduction to fire service pumps to
water supplies
testing and fault finding along with
pump gauge Interpretation.
September 16, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Our #DFBRecruits have been busy this week with their pump course.
Lectures covered everything from an introduction to fire service pumps to
water supplies
testing and fault finding along with
pump gauge Interpretation.
Lectures covered everything from an introduction to fire service pumps to
water supplies
testing and fault finding along with
pump gauge Interpretation.
#DFBRecruits
Day 4 – Specialist Visits & Scenarios
A day focused on understanding different vehicles and bringing the skills together:
HGV visit
Luas visit
Garda visit
Scenario-based exercises combining:
Safety measures
Vehicle stabilisation
Glass management
Practical application of skills learned
Day 4 – Specialist Visits & Scenarios
A day focused on understanding different vehicles and bringing the skills together:
HGV visit
Luas visit
Garda visit
Scenario-based exercises combining:
Safety measures
Vehicle stabilisation
Glass management
Practical application of skills learned
September 3, 2026 at 9:42 PM
#DFBRecruits
Day 4 – Specialist Visits & Scenarios
A day focused on understanding different vehicles and bringing the skills together:
HGV visit
Luas visit
Garda visit
Scenario-based exercises combining:
Safety measures
Vehicle stabilisation
Glass management
Practical application of skills learned
Day 4 – Specialist Visits & Scenarios
A day focused on understanding different vehicles and bringing the skills together:
HGV visit
Luas visit
Garda visit
Scenario-based exercises combining:
Safety measures
Vehicle stabilisation
Glass management
Practical application of skills learned
#DFBRecruits
Day 3 – Tool Management & Practical Skills
Moving from theory into practical application:
Tool management
Safety considerations
Introduction to using the tools on vehicles
Developing confidence and practical skills
Day 3 – Tool Management & Practical Skills
Moving from theory into practical application:
Tool management
Safety considerations
Introduction to using the tools on vehicles
Developing confidence and practical skills
September 2, 2026 at 9:15 PM
#DFBRecruits
Day 3 – Tool Management & Practical Skills
Moving from theory into practical application:
Tool management
Safety considerations
Introduction to using the tools on vehicles
Developing confidence and practical skills
Day 3 – Tool Management & Practical Skills
Moving from theory into practical application:
Tool management
Safety considerations
Introduction to using the tools on vehicles
Developing confidence and practical skills
#DFBRecruits
Day 2 – RTC Equipment
Getting hands-on with the equipment used during extrication:
Battery-powered rescue tools
• Cutters
• Spreaders
• Rams
Day 2 – RTC Equipment
Getting hands-on with the equipment used during extrication:
Battery-powered rescue tools
• Cutters
• Spreaders
• Rams
September 1, 2026 at 9:15 PM
#DFBRecruits
Day 2 – RTC Equipment
Getting hands-on with the equipment used during extrication:
Battery-powered rescue tools
• Cutters
• Spreaders
• Rams
Day 2 – RTC Equipment
Getting hands-on with the equipment used during extrication:
Battery-powered rescue tools
• Cutters
• Spreaders
• Rams
#DFBRecruits
🚒🚑 RTC Training Course – Two Weeks of Learning the theory, Developing practical skills & teamwork.
Although the RTC course runs over two weeks, we plan to discuss the training across one week of posts.
Day 1 – The Foundation of RTC training.
🚒🚑 RTC Training Course – Two Weeks of Learning the theory, Developing practical skills & teamwork.
Although the RTC course runs over two weeks, we plan to discuss the training across one week of posts.
Day 1 – The Foundation of RTC training.
August 31, 2026 at 7:46 PM
#DFBRecruits
🚒🚑 RTC Training Course – Two Weeks of Learning the theory, Developing practical skills & teamwork.
Although the RTC course runs over two weeks, we plan to discuss the training across one week of posts.
Day 1 – The Foundation of RTC training.
🚒🚑 RTC Training Course – Two Weeks of Learning the theory, Developing practical skills & teamwork.
Although the RTC course runs over two weeks, we plan to discuss the training across one week of posts.
Day 1 – The Foundation of RTC training.
#DFBRecruits
Wednesday and Thursday, 5th and 6th of August
Practical Firefighting week continued in our training centre for our recruits.
On Wednesday they learnt about abrasive wheels and got hands on with tools.
Wednesday and Thursday, 5th and 6th of August
Practical Firefighting week continued in our training centre for our recruits.
On Wednesday they learnt about abrasive wheels and got hands on with tools.
August 13, 2026 at 10:05 PM
#DFBRecruits
Wednesday and Thursday, 5th and 6th of August
Practical Firefighting week continued in our training centre for our recruits.
On Wednesday they learnt about abrasive wheels and got hands on with tools.
Wednesday and Thursday, 5th and 6th of August
Practical Firefighting week continued in our training centre for our recruits.
On Wednesday they learnt about abrasive wheels and got hands on with tools.
#DFBRecruits
Tuesday 28th of July
Our recruits were introduced to Tall and Complex firefighting, which is an add on to the skills they learnt during their BA course.
Tuesday 28th of July
Our recruits were introduced to Tall and Complex firefighting, which is an add on to the skills they learnt during their BA course.
August 5, 2026 at 9:04 PM
#DFBRecruits
Tuesday 28th of July
Our recruits were introduced to Tall and Complex firefighting, which is an add on to the skills they learnt during their BA course.
Tuesday 28th of July
Our recruits were introduced to Tall and Complex firefighting, which is an add on to the skills they learnt during their BA course.
#DFBRecruits
Monday 27th July
Recruits moved onto their Strength and Conditioning rotation.
#DidYouKnow
That Gym equipment is standard throughout all of Dublin Fire Brigades fire stations and the training centre
Monday 27th July
Recruits moved onto their Strength and Conditioning rotation.
#DidYouKnow
That Gym equipment is standard throughout all of Dublin Fire Brigades fire stations and the training centre
August 4, 2026 at 9:12 PM
#DFBRecruits
Monday 27th July
Recruits moved onto their Strength and Conditioning rotation.
#DidYouKnow
That Gym equipment is standard throughout all of Dublin Fire Brigades fire stations and the training centre
Monday 27th July
Recruits moved onto their Strength and Conditioning rotation.
#DidYouKnow
That Gym equipment is standard throughout all of Dublin Fire Brigades fire stations and the training centre
#DFBRecruits
Friday 24th July
Exam followed by a case study
Live Hazmat exercise with multiple casualties, evacuation and decontamination procedures
End of course evaluations and assessment results
Friday 24th July
Exam followed by a case study
Live Hazmat exercise with multiple casualties, evacuation and decontamination procedures
End of course evaluations and assessment results
August 2, 2026 at 8:12 PM
#DFBRecruits
Friday 24th July
Exam followed by a case study
Live Hazmat exercise with multiple casualties, evacuation and decontamination procedures
End of course evaluations and assessment results
Friday 24th July
Exam followed by a case study
Live Hazmat exercise with multiple casualties, evacuation and decontamination procedures
End of course evaluations and assessment results
July 30, 2026 at 7:49 PM
#DFBRecruits
Wednesday 22nd July
Today's lectures covered Storage & Transport Systems, Pollution & Environmental Controls, and Air Line Equipment.
Wednesday 22nd July
Today's lectures covered Storage & Transport Systems, Pollution & Environmental Controls, and Air Line Equipment.
July 29, 2026 at 7:05 PM
#DFBRecruits
Wednesday 22nd July
Today's lectures covered Storage & Transport Systems, Pollution & Environmental Controls, and Air Line Equipment.
Wednesday 22nd July
Today's lectures covered Storage & Transport Systems, Pollution & Environmental Controls, and Air Line Equipment.
#DFBRecruits
Tuesday 21st July
Our recruits took part in decontamination and incident command training before putting their skills into practice through realistic hazardous materials scenarios.
Tuesday 21st July
Our recruits took part in decontamination and incident command training before putting their skills into practice through realistic hazardous materials scenarios.
July 28, 2026 at 10:01 PM
#DFBRecruits
Tuesday 21st July
Our recruits took part in decontamination and incident command training before putting their skills into practice through realistic hazardous materials scenarios.
Tuesday 21st July
Our recruits took part in decontamination and incident command training before putting their skills into practice through realistic hazardous materials scenarios.
#DFBRecruits
Monday 20th July
Group one have moved onto their Hazardous Materials Course
This is a 5 day course following on from their Breathing Apparatus / CFBT Course
Monday 20th July
Group one have moved onto their Hazardous Materials Course
This is a 5 day course following on from their Breathing Apparatus / CFBT Course
July 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM
#DFBRecruits
Monday 20th July
Group one have moved onto their Hazardous Materials Course
This is a 5 day course following on from their Breathing Apparatus / CFBT Course
Monday 20th July
Group one have moved onto their Hazardous Materials Course
This is a 5 day course following on from their Breathing Apparatus / CFBT Course
#DFBRecruits
Friday 17th July
Hi-Expansion Foam exercise
Case Study
End of course evaluations and assessment results
Friday 17th July
Hi-Expansion Foam exercise
Case Study
End of course evaluations and assessment results
July 24, 2026 at 9:13 PM
#DFBRecruits
Friday 17th July
Hi-Expansion Foam exercise
Case Study
End of course evaluations and assessment results
Friday 17th July
Hi-Expansion Foam exercise
Case Study
End of course evaluations and assessment results
#DFBRecruits
Thursday 16th July
Exam followed by an extended search and rescue exercise
Case study
Live fire exercise with multiple casualties and evacuation procedures
Thursday 16th July
Exam followed by an extended search and rescue exercise
Case study
Live fire exercise with multiple casualties and evacuation procedures
July 23, 2026 at 8:56 PM
#DFBRecruits
Thursday 16th July
Exam followed by an extended search and rescue exercise
Case study
Live fire exercise with multiple casualties and evacuation procedures
Thursday 16th July
Exam followed by an extended search and rescue exercise
Case study
Live fire exercise with multiple casualties and evacuation procedures
#DFBRecruits
Monday 13th July
Lectures on confined spaces and gas detection units
Exercise involving multiple occupancy premises , casualties and communications
Monday 13th July
Lectures on confined spaces and gas detection units
Exercise involving multiple occupancy premises , casualties and communications
July 21, 2026 at 9:40 AM
#DFBRecruits
Monday 13th July
Lectures on confined spaces and gas detection units
Exercise involving multiple occupancy premises , casualties and communications
Monday 13th July
Lectures on confined spaces and gas detection units
Exercise involving multiple occupancy premises , casualties and communications
#DFBRecruits
Wednesday 8th July
21mm hose management
Door entry techniques
Demonstration of ventilation controlled fires
Compartment fire behaviour entry
Wednesday 8th July
21mm hose management
Door entry techniques
Demonstration of ventilation controlled fires
Compartment fire behaviour entry
July 16, 2026 at 7:49 AM
#DFBRecruits
Wednesday 8th July
21mm hose management
Door entry techniques
Demonstration of ventilation controlled fires
Compartment fire behaviour entry
Wednesday 8th July
21mm hose management
Door entry techniques
Demonstration of ventilation controlled fires
Compartment fire behaviour entry
July 14, 2026 at 9:22 PM
#DFBRecruits
Friday 3rd July
Exam followed by exercise utilising main and branch guidelines
Lectures on hot and humid atmospheres followed by live fire exercise involving searching for casualties.
Friday 3rd July
Exam followed by exercise utilising main and branch guidelines
Lectures on hot and humid atmospheres followed by live fire exercise involving searching for casualties.
July 10, 2026 at 9:32 PM
#DFBRecruits
Friday 3rd July
Exam followed by exercise utilising main and branch guidelines
Lectures on hot and humid atmospheres followed by live fire exercise involving searching for casualties.
Friday 3rd July
Exam followed by exercise utilising main and branch guidelines
Lectures on hot and humid atmospheres followed by live fire exercise involving searching for casualties.
#DFBRecruits
Day 23
Thursday 30th June
Lectures on guidelines, dangerous and pressurised atmospheres
Exercises on entrapment procedures and pathfinding
Day 23
Thursday 30th June
Lectures on guidelines, dangerous and pressurised atmospheres
Exercises on entrapment procedures and pathfinding
July 9, 2026 at 9:02 PM
#DFBRecruits
Day 23
Thursday 30th June
Lectures on guidelines, dangerous and pressurised atmospheres
Exercises on entrapment procedures and pathfinding
Day 23
Thursday 30th June
Lectures on guidelines, dangerous and pressurised atmospheres
Exercises on entrapment procedures and pathfinding