Community Fire Safety Programmes
Learn about Dublin Fire Brigade's fire safety programmes for communities and children.
Making Dublin safe from fires and other emergencies is at the heart of all that we do. Dublin Fire Brigade have developed various programmes to shift focus from responding to fires to involving the community in the prevention of fires.
Our programmes are available to schools, businesses, workplaces and other groups in the local community across Dublin. They include:
Dublin Fire Brigade Schools Programme
Every year, firefighters visit all the primary schools in Dublin city and county giving fire safety talks to third class students.
As part of this programme, the students are also given a study pack to take home which includes a home fire safety audit and a letter for parents. The aim is for the students to bring the fire safety message into the home.
Community Fire Safety Talks and Visits
Fire officers give fire safety talks to various groups in the community, as well as in businesses and workplaces around the city. They distribute relevant fire safety information with the aim of getting more people involved in the prevention of fires.
Fire Safety Art Competition
Each year, we run an art competition for primary schools in the greater Dublin area. This competition encourages children to learn about fire safety at school in a fun way and to bring the fire safety message home.
From the entries, 12 winners are chosen every year. These students win a prize for themselves, their school and their winning artworks are featured in the next year's fire safety calendar, which is distributed to all schools.
Fire Safety Week
Every autumn, Fire Safety Week is held across the island of Ireland in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.
During Fire Safety Week, you'll see our ads in the newspaper and on television. You'll also find our fire officers at shopping centres around Dublin and speaking on the radio to spread the word about fire safety.
Our prize giving ceremony for the winners of the Fire Safety Art Competition is also held at the Mansion House during this week.
Open Days in Dublin Fire Stations
At various times of the year, fire stations across Dublin open their doors to local communities. We invite visitors to see demonstrations and exhibits that showcase what Dublin Fire Brigade and our partners in the other emergency services do.
Keep an eye on our Twitter page for details of upcoming open days at your local station.
Arts and Crafts Resources
Dublin Fire Brigade have created some fun colouring sheets for kids, as well as some detailed cut-out models which allow you to assemble your very own emergency vehicle.
Click on the images below to download a PDF copy of the worksheets.
Contact Dublin Fire Brigade
Dublin Fire Brigade is always open to opportunities to spread the word about fire safety and prevention. If you would like a fire officer to give a talk at your school, work or community centre, get in touch below.