LORD MAYOR WELCOMES 35 NEW FIREFIGHTERS INTO DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE

THE MOVE COMES TO ADDRESS STAFFING SHORTAGES IN THE CITY’S FIRE BRIGADE.

Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland has welcomed 35 new firefighters into Dublin Fire Brigade.

Staff shortages in the Dublin Fire Brigade have been reported and according to an experienced firefighter the shortages could place both the public and Dublin Fire Brigade personnel at risk.

Recently, after months of intensive training, 35 firefighter paramedic recruits completed their passout parade. They were assigned to various Dublin Fire Brigade Stations throughout the city, and their first watch began on Saturday. Lord Mayor of Dublin City Council Alison Gilliland said:

“They join an effective, efficient and committed essential service in the city and I have no doubt that they will make a great contribution to it.

She added: “I am also delighted to confirm that another firefighter recruit class is scheduled to commence on February 7th next, with 45 new recruits joining Dublin Fire Brigade to commence their training.”

However, veteran firefighter Luke McCann previously told Dublin Live that Dublin City Council are “gambling” with the safety of the public and firefighters by allowing “crisis” staff shortages to continue.

Sources: www.Dublinlive.ie