Firefighters and paramedics in Dublin subjected to 42 incidents of violence in two-year period

Data released by Dublin Fire Brigad shows Frontline emergency crews faced repeated episodes of violence and aggression while on duty.

Firefighters and paramedics were subjected to 42 incidents of assault, verbal abuse, and antisocial behaviour in the space of two years.

The data, released by Dublin Fire Brigade, shows that frontline emergency crews faced repeated episodes of violence and aggression while on duty in 2023 and 2024.