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PRE-INCIDENT PLANNING AND
PREMISES RISK MODELLING

Pre-Incident Planning is carried out by Dublin Fire 1,400 premises onto a new digital platform. The trial
Brigade on premises through a risk categorisation also saw the introduction of a new digital premises and
and prioritisation process. Pre-Incident Plans are officer site survey form. Multiple different purpose group
then prepared in advance of an incident containing buildings were tested during this pilot project.
an overview of particular premises with tabulated
information about the associated risks, summarising Some of the buildings included;
the critical aspects of that premises from a fire service
response perspective. The New Google Towers
located at Bolands Mills,
The objective of the Pre Incident Planning Department
is to provide DFB Officers with critical information Clink Hostel on Abbey Street,
that may be required to manage an Incident safely.
Comprehensive documentation is developed identifying The National Gallery of Ireland Art
site specific risks, premises occupancy types and fire Library on Merrion Square
protection systems.
Christchurch Cathedral in Dublin 8.
In 2023, the OIU conducted a comprehensive review of
the pre-incident planning process and the associated
plans, the results from this review initiated a pilot project
which commenced in 2024. The pilot project consisted
of transferring segments from the existing library of

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