Staffing crisis at Dublin Fire Brigade hits new low, says councillor

Staffing levels in Dublin Fire Brigade hit a “whole new shocking level” yesterday, according to Sinn Fein councillor Daithí Doolan.

The Dublin City Councillor said that “due to the staffing crisis in Dublin Fire Brigade there was no river rescue crew available.

“Personnel were diverted from river rescue to Finglas fire station to cover staff shortages.

“The crisis in Dublin Fire Brigade hit fire stations right across Dublin.

“Stations were down fire engines  in Rathfarnham, Dolphins Barn, Kilbarrack, Finglas,  Swords, North Strand and Tara Street.

“The services was under severe pressure today.

“Specialist units including river rescue, front line logistics units and environmental disaster units were all out of service.

“This crisis is a direct result the staffing crisis in Dublin Fire Brigade.

“This crisis is putting the lives of fire fighters and the public they serve at risk.

“Management must recruit personnel as a matter of urgency and ensure Dublin Fire Brigade is properly resourced and funded to provide the service Dublin needs.”