More than 203,000 emergency calls were processed by Dublin Fire Brigade in 2021 its annual report has shown.
Of those 203,494 calls, 164,781 of them were for an ambulance and 38,713 were for fire rescue services. Overall DFB travelled more than 1.7 million kilometres responding to emergency calls within the year.
Through their response to fire related emergency calls, it is estimated around €61.8 million worth of property was saved. There were 50 live rescues from fire, 32 from rivers and 56 from road traffic collisions.
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Ambulance calls included 3,546 critical medical emergencies, 448 cardiac arrest interventions and there were 50,981 patients treated and transported to hospital. Chief Fire Officer Dennis Keeley said that the work wouldn't be possible without operation and support staff.
He said: "My fellow management team and I are proud of the impressive work of our operation and support staff, which are DFB's most essential assets. We acknowledge their dedication, hard work and professionalism, and without whom we could not provide the high level of response that our citizens have come to expect. The passion and pride of the people in our service and the positive role they play in protecting our community is demonstrated every day and I thank all of our staff for their contribution to public safety."
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