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7.1 DFB FLEET MANAGEMENT
Dublin Fire Brigade operates and maintains a large
fleet of 143 vehicles, which includes 46 frontline Fire to respond to emergency calls from the public. In
Appliances, Rescue Units and Ambulances etc. In
2023, a number of vehicles were ordered both new
and Pre-Owned to enhance and upgrade the fleet
including:
• 1 x 42m T.T.L. New
• 3x Cetan-Vans New
• 3 x Ambulances New
• 1 x Wildland fire Pump New
• 4 x Class B Water Tenders New
• 2 Class “B” Water Tenders Pre-Owned
• 2 x Emergency Rescue Tenders Pre-Owned
• 3 Turntable Ladders Pre-Owned
• 1x Driving Instruction Vehicle Pre-Owned
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In 2023, the DFB fleet of 143 vehicles were available
order to ensure maximum availability of our vehicles,
DFB has a rigorous service and maintenance schedule
in place. As part of the maintenance schedule, we
carry out over 300 engine services on our emergency
vehicles, workshop staff co-ordinated and conducted
over 800 checks on emergency ambulances, carried
out over 4000 routine repairs on emergency vehicles
and ensured all CVRT Testing requirements were
carried out successfully and on time. This system
was audited by the RSA and approved our mechanics
attended over 250 out of hours call outs this year
to attend breakdowns of emergency vehicles and
ensure the uninterrupted delivery of the emergency
response service.
300 engine services
on emergency vehicles
800 checks on
ambulances
4000 routine repairs
on emergency vehicles
Bhriogáid Dóiteáin Bhaile Átha Cliath DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE