Dublin Fire Brigade

Four thousand homes had been left without electricity for a time as Dublin Fire Brigade fought blaze that damaged power lines

Former soldier James Nicholl (41) died trying to save Modestas Banys (21) who had deliberately jumped into river

Terence Crosbie (37) denies ‘any sort of sexual contact whatsoever’ with complainant

Latest measures do not extend requirement for sprinklers in underground car parks, Oireachtas Committee on Housing told

Coalition of representative bodies seeks Government to re-introduce supplementary pension to bridge gap until State pension age

Some of the most moving testimonies came at the inquests’ opening

Prosecution tells Boston Municipal Court judge that it is not ready to proceed with scheduled probable cause hearing and is granted postponement

Terrence Crosbie (37) ordered to surrender passport pending next court appearance after woman (28) made allegation

Gardaí received report of suspected criminal damage by fire

Anti-immigration activists have issued further threats to burn down a vacant commerical premises in Wicklow

Fire engineer highlights breaches of bylaws and planning regulations during conversion of food factory into nightclub

Victim, believed to be an eastern European man in his 30s, was staying at Depaul centre on Little Britain Street in the city centre

Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries used in scooters and bikes can be ‘explosive with shooting flames’ when faulty

Situation in hospitals is historically worse at Christmas, says INMO, while fire brigade issues warning over overcharging electrical items and using candles

Himself and yer man, from Cork to Dublin

Fire officer tells inquest the fire was an ‘accelerated’ blaze and ‘there was something in that building that contributed to the fast spread’

‘I found two more bodies together. They were lying beside each other and they looked like they were holding hands,’ court hears

No injuries reported following outbreak of fire at Bus Bar in Skerries, Garda spokeswoman says

Rohan Holdings begins construction of 50,000sq ft warehouse and office for management and maintenance of vehicle fleet

Tens of thousands of electricity users without power as floods and falling trees cause disruption

Four fire engines and turntable ladder from Dolphins Barn and Tara Street fire attended scene

Union accuses management side of failing to seriously engage on central issues in dispute

Dublin Fire Brigade ‘looking at leasing’ to reduce age of fleet

Officials investigating ‘unauthorised’ use of shed in property for housing without planning permission

Dublin Fire Brigade and gardaí responded to fire at Falcon’s View but no one believed to be injured

Fire crew were travelling to catch a flight when injured motorcyclist was found on motorway

Facility shared with Dublin City Council and Irish Rail will deliver more efficient and responsive policing, says Garda Commissioner

About €208m paid to 142,000 staff but small number still to receive payment, says Minister

Critical element of fire safety in buildings is that staff conduct regular exercises, says former Dublin Fire Brigade officer

Sinn Féin claims Government has ‘chosen’ not to fund service, leading to staff burnout and patient risk

National Ambulance Service and Dublin Fire Brigade plead for more resources but reject claims of duplication in capital

Dublin Fire Brigade outlines a series of stark warnings about the sustainability of the service in the capital

Dublin City Council opposed release of report it commissioned with HSE that says overlapping services are failing to hit targets for responding to most urgent calls

Paul Cullen: The siren has been sounding for decades about the inefficient way ambulances services are run in the capital

Council owed up to €116m for provision of emergency ambulance services by Dublin Fire Brigade

‘Concerning’ that 58 per cent of firefighters say they are likely to leave within the next three years

Four units tackle blaze over well-known pub in city centre

‘Intensive’ campaign to target stockpiles of bonfire materials across the four local authorities contributed to a lower number of calls

To see first-hand what firefighters face over the Halloween period, The Irish Times rode-along with Tallaght firefighter and paramedic Trevor Hunt

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