LORD Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Andrew Montague, has congratulated Dublin Fire Brigade on its 150th anniversary.
The Lord Mayor officially launched the anniversary in the Mansion House.
As part of the celebrations a Dublin Fire Brigade/FÃS partnership built a replica of an original Horse Drawn Ambulance from 1898 and restored an original 1921 British Leyland Fire Appliance.
Both of these appliances went on display on the forecourt of the Mansion House. An official medal ceremony was held later where serving and retired members of Dublin Fire Brigade were awarded a specially commissioned 150th anniversary medal.
Lord Mayor Montague said:
“I want to congratulate Dublin Fire Brigade for their commitment and dedication to the people of Dublin over the past 150 years.
“Dublin Fire Brigade has built a strong reputation worldwide and I am delighted to welcome visiting firefighters from around the country, together with representatives from the US and Northern Ireland.
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