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Pre-Incident Planning

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Pre-incident planning is carried out for commercial, industrial and institutional properties and buildings that are considered to be a specific risk.

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For firefighters, the first moments of entering a burning building are critical. They rely upon their knowledge, training and experience to save lives, protect property and guard themselves and their colleagues. Pre-incident planning helps Dublin Fire Brigade prepare for these critical moments.

Pre-incident, or pre-fire, planning is the process of gathering, managing and presenting operational intelligence or risk-critical information about premises that present potential hazards in the event of an emergency.

Prior knowledge of these environments is essential to enhancing both firefighter safety and firefighting effectiveness.

What's Involved in Pre-Incident Planning?

During pre-incident planning, our Fire Officers will take note of things like:

  • The main features of the building.
  • Access for emergency vehicles.
  • Life risks.
  • On-site hazards.
  • The location of hydrants inside and outside the building.
  • The layout of the interior of the building.
  • The location of any inflammable or explosive materials.

Once Fire Officers have carried out a site visit, they will prepare a pre-incident plan. It will contain an overview of your facility, tabulated information about the risks and a summary of the critical aspects of the building from a fire service response.

Fire Prevention and Emergency Planning

To request a pre-incident plan for your premises, contact Dublin Fire Brigade using the details below.

Contact Details

Pre-Incident Planning - Dublin Fire Brigade

Telephone Number
(01) 222 4232
Email Address
[email protected]
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