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10.4 COMMUNICATIONS
The Communications Unit of Dublin Fire Brigade INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
plays a crucial role in ensuring effective and efficient
communication across all aspects of its operations. The ‘Request to Speak’ staff bulletin was produced
This unit provides support for the delivery of key 51 times in 2024, published each Friday evening and
communication messages both internally, externally distributed to every staff member by email, our online
and through the media. The unit also works closely learning platform and internal WhatsApp groups. The
with other emergency services, local authorities, bulletin provided information to all staff regarding
and the media to ensure that accurate updates are upcoming courses, events, memorandums, further
provided in a timely manner. Through these efforts the education opportunities, internal news, and charitable
Communications Unit is integral to Dublin fire Brigades events.
ability to respond rapidly to emergencies and maintain
a high level of public safety.
NOTABLE EVENTS IN 2024 FIRE SAFETY WEEK
DUBLIN PRIDE The Communications Unit supported Operations
several times throughout 2024 by issuing public
Dublin Fire Brigade was delighted to take part safety announcements and follow up information
in the annual Pride parade again in 2024. The at large scale fires and incidents across the city and
communications unit liaised with Dublin Pride, county.
Dublin City Council and sign writers to ensure we
had sufficient material and that our Fire Engine was CHARITY
wrapped in the Pride decal. There was representation
from all ranks and our Tara Street Fire engine proved The Communications Unit collaborated with
to be a popular feature on the day as it was wrapped operational staff on various fundraisers throughout
in the Pride decal for a third year running. the year. Funds were raised for many charities
including Oscars Kids, St Francis Hospice, Movember
SOCIAL MEDIA Ireland, and St Joseph’s Primary School for Children
with Visual Impairment to name a few. We were
Dublin Fire Brigade was delighted to take part delighted to provide a photographer for events and
in the annual Pride parade again in 2024. The spread awareness on social media for fundraisers.
communications unit liaised with Dublin Pride,
Dublin City Council and sign writers to ensure we
had sufficient material and that our Fire Engine was
wrapped in the Pride decal. There was representation
from all ranks and our Tara Street Fire engine proved
to be a popular feature on the day as it was wrapped
in the Pride decal for a third year running.
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