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DIGITISATION PROGRESS                                 NEW ENTRANT
                                                      RECRUIT PROGRAMME
The digitisation of learning materials and training
records has made significant strides in 2024, with    A total of 62 candidates successfully completed the New
assistance from DCC Digital Services. By the end      Entrant Recruit Programme in 2024. The programme covers
of 2024, the DFB Training Centre achieved 80%         a comprehensive range of fundamental firefighting and
digitisation of all course materials and records,     emergency response skills, including:
enhancing both the accessibility and efficiency of
training management.                                                         • Basic Firefighter Skills
                                                                       • Road Traffic Collision Response
TRAINING UTILISATION                                            • Breathing Apparatus and Fire Behaviour
IN 2024
                                                                               • Tactical Ventilation
In 2024, the DFB Training Centre utilised a total of              • Water Awareness and Flood Response
14,605 training days (excluding recruit training)         • Hazardous Materials & Environmental Protection
for DFB personnel, highlighting the Centre’s
pivotal role in ensuring ongoing professional                               • Rope Rescue Techniques
development across the Brigade.                                               • Fire Pump Operation

                                                                   • Tall & Complex Building Firefighting
                                                                            • Wild Land Firefighting
                                                                            • Strength& Conditioning

                                                             • Conflict Management & Breakaway Training

                                                      Additionally, training was provided to new entrants from
                                                      Limerick, Louth, and Cork City Fire & Rescue Services.

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