Dublin Fire Brigade provides the fully integrated Fire, Emergency Ambulance and Rescue Service for the four Dublin Local Authorities: Dublin City, South Dublin, Fingal and Dún Laoghaire/ Rathdown County Councils. To facilitate the provision of this service they employ approximately 1,000 personnel working in 6 districts with 12 full-time stations, 2 retained (part-time) stations, Training Centre, East Region Communications Centre, Fire Prevention, Administration and Workshops with a fleet of 115+ vehicles.

Dublin Fire Brigade provides a response to a diverse range of emergencies along with fighting fires and responding to Emergency Ambulance incidents. It also responds to incidents involving Water Rescue, High Line Rescue, Road Traffic Collisions, Flooding, Chemical Incidents and Marine Emergency Response.

Firefighting and Emergency Response Teams

Our full-time and retained Firefighters respond to fires, road traffic collisions and specialist rescue incidents, including flooding, chemical incidents, collapsed buildings, water rescue and other emergencies.

The role of our Firefighters is varied and some of their main duties include:

• Promoting community fire safety.
• Resolving fire and rescue emergencies.
• Resolving emergency ambulance cases.
• Developing local awareness.
• Promoting health and safety.
• Personal development.

All of our full-time Firefighters are trained to paramedic standard and continuously rotate between ambulance and fire duties. Over 80 are trained at an advanced paramedic level and all of our part-time Firefighters are trained to an emergency first responder level.

Emergency Services Call Centre

At its headquarters on Townsend Street in Dublin city centre, Dublin Fire Brigade operates a dedicated call centre known as the East Regional Commucication Centre, where all fire, rescue and emergency calls for Dublin, as well as most of Leinster, are answered by its Emergency Service Controllers.

From here, our fire crews are mobilised to respond. The role of the Emergency Service Controller is to get emergency appliances, officers and other supporting services to emergency incidents. They also provide support to fire crews and callers on the phone.

Fire Prevention Unit

Dublin Fire Brigade also has a dedicated section for fire prevention. Our Fire Prevention Officers advise on fire safety standards for events, as well as for new and existing buildings, to ensure compliance with fire safety standards and building regulations.

Dublin Fire Brigade issues 2,000 Fire Safety Certificates every year and has various powers of inspection and enforcement under the Fire Services Act.

Dublin Fire Brigade is also committed to promoting community fire safety. As part of our fire prevention work, Dublin Fire Brigade has developed various fire safety programmes to involve communities in the prevention of fires. By working closely with local communities, schools and other agencies, we aim to make the public aware of vital safety information that will help keep them and their families safe.

Support Staff

Dublin Fire Brigade have a number of key support functions which contribute to an effective fire and rescue service, including Administration, Communications, Finance, Logistics, Human Resources and our Training Centre.

Type of People We Recruit

Dublin Fire Brigade recruit people who:

• Have the ability to work in a disciplined environment
• Work well in a high pressure and physically demanding role
• Can work with others in a team
• Are willing to work in a 24/7/365 environment

Dublin City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we value diversity. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates.

How We Recruit

If you want a worthwhile and rewarding career within an organisation dedicated to serving Dublin's local communities, you will find all of Dublin Fire Brigade's upcoming job vacancies on our Career Opportunities page.

Whether you are interested in a career as a Firefighter, a Fire Prevention Officer, an Emergency Service Controller or an Administrative Officer, all opportunities will be advertised there.

2025 Firefighter/Paramedics Recruitment Campaign

Dublin Fire Brigade are now recruiting for Firefighter/Paramedics.

This recruitment campaign will run until midday on Friday 30th of May 2025.

They are looking for a diverse team for a diverse job and are calling on people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.

Dublin Fire Brigade is particularly interested in hearing from all groups, including women, who may not have previously considered a career in the fire service.

Download Candidate Information Booklet here.

It is expected a large amount of applications will be received for this recruitment drive.  If you're interested in applying Click here.

You can also follow @dubfirebrigade on social media channels, where they will host a Q&A session and post information on the role of a Firefighter/Paramedic in the coming weeks.