Latest News on the Forum

Any changes to the forum etc.

Rules for using the Forums

Comments about the forum structure

Suggestions from you as to how the forum can be improved such as new categories etc.

Registering as a new user

Information for first time users.

General Operations

Any comments on how we go about our daily work.

Fire Tactics

Find out and post helpful advice on new and old tactics. Let everyone know about new procedures being used in any brigade.

Fire Brigade Equipment and Appliances

Talk about the equipment in use, good points bad points, suggestion for improvement etc.

Fire and EMS Stories

Do you have an interesting story of an incident you attended and perhaps any learning points then write them here.
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Fire Safety & Fire Prevention

Anything from the community fire safety programme to questions on fire prevention etc.

Fire Investigation

Information on the Fire Investigators Association of Ireland and any related topics.

Fire Brigade Training & Education

From recruit courses to new specialised courses or courses which are of interest to fire brigade personnel please let us know.

Emergency Medical Service in the Brigade

1. Advanced Paramedic Service

From Dublin Fire Brigade's Ambulance Service to First Responder fire crews if it affects a patient discuss it here.

Safety, Health and Welfare

Getting home in one piece is up to both you and your employer. Discuss and issues here.

Union Issues

Know your rights and ask about them. Keep it civil and private message if necessary.

How to Apply

Fulltime, Retained, Who to talk to.

Current Brigades Advertising

Do you know if a brigade is advertising? then let everyone know here along with any relevant contact information.

Transferring to a brigade

From abroad to Ireland and inter Irish Fire Service transfer ask your question here and please let everyone know how you get on and any advice from your experience.

Recruitment General Discussion

Whats it like, how long will l have to wait, what can l do to improve my chances etc.

Any Topics not covered above.

Either fire or non fire related

News Items in the Media

Any articles chiefly related to fire or EMS. If you wish you can post the news item only here and start a discussion in the relevant section of the forum. E.g. New recruitment, fire tactics after blaze etc. Otherwise you may just reply to the article.

Fire Brigade Sporting Activites

All the latest matches and events. If you have one then post it here.

Swaps , Patches, Trades

Humour

Anything but keep it clean and funny!

Civil Defence

Primarily the Auxiliary Fire Service but any CD personnel with a comment!

Other Services

From the Health board ambulance service to Lifeboat, or Mountain Rescue if you want us to know then fire type away.