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A Dublin Fire Brigade crew rescued a family dog from a house fire earlier this week, sharing an image on social media that showed a firefighter and the animal safe after the call. The episode and a separate bus blaze in the city centre this week underline the range of incidents the brigade responds to across Dublin.
Pet rescued and emergency kit on board
A photograph posted on Dublin Fire Brigade’s Facebook page captured the moment after crews brought the pet to safety. The appliance that attended carried **pet oxygen masks**, equipment now kept on all DFB vehicles to treat animals affected by smoke inhalation.
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Rescuing animals from burning buildings is one of many tasks crews regularly perform. The social-media post served as a reminder of the small, life-saving measures firefighters carry out beyond tackling flames.
How the service is organised
DFB provides an integrated fire, ambulance and rescue service to four local authorities: **Dublin City Council**, South Dublin County Council, Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council. The organisation employs about 1,000 staff across six districts.
The brigade operates from 12 full-time stations and two part-time stations, and maintains a fleet of more than 115 vehicles. Support functions include a training centre, control centre, a fire prevention unit, administration and workshops.
Full-time firefighters are trained to **paramedic** standard and must remain registered with the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council. More than 80 personnel hold advanced paramedic training. Part-time firefighters are trained to the emergency first responder level.
Inter-city bus fire in the city centre
Earlier the same week, Dublin Fire Brigade also dealt with a fire on an inter-city bus in the city centre. The vehicle was evacuated on Tuesday morning after smoke and flames were reported on board.
The incident occurred at about 9am on Morehampton Road. Two engines from Donnybrook station attended, supported by an ambulance and a senior officer. A statement to Extra.ie said there were no injuries and that the bus operator has opened a full investigation.
Both incidents illustrate the variety of emergencies Dublin Fire Brigade crews manage, from medical rescues to large-scale evacuations, often within the same week.
