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\n The incident which occured near Dolphin’s Barn in Dublin. Instagram<\/p>\n
KILDARE FIREFIGHTERS HAVE appealed to the public to behave responsibly this Halloween after one of their crews was attacked with stones, rocks and other projectiles on Friday night.<\/p>\n
The incident resulted in one member of staff being injured and a fire appliance sustaining damage, including a smashed window.<\/p>\n
In a statement on social media, the fire service said the damage would mean the appliance would have to be taken out of service for repairs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is not just damage to a fire engine. This is an attack on the very people who are there to protect our communities,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n
Firefighters warned that when an appliance is attacked, crews may be forced to withdraw from an incident to protect themselves.<\/p>\n
The appeal comes as firefighters prepare for what is traditionally one of the busiest nights of the year.<\/p>\n
The service urged parents, guardians and young people to be mindful of the dangers associated with bonfires, fireworks and antisocial behaviour.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat might seem like a moment of fun can have life-changing consequences,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n
Firefighters also reminded the public that the next emergency call could involve someone\u2019s home, family or loved ones.<\/p>\n
The service acknowledged that the majority of people in local communities respect and support emergency crews, but warned that the actions of a small minority can have serious consequences for everyone.<\/p>\n
They appealed to the public to allow firefighters to carry out their duties safely and return home to their families at the end of each call.\n<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, Dublin Fire Brigade said it is expecting hundreds of calls this evening due to incidents involving bonfires and fireworks.<\/p>\n
In advance of Halloween, Dublin Fire Brigade said it was already dealing with fires across the city and country.<\/p>\n
Dolphins Barn firefighters were called to a car driven into a bonfire on Friday.<\/p>\n
Working closely with An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na, they were able to prevent the fire from damaging nearby property.<\/p>\n
\n The incident which occured near Dolphin’s Barn in Dublin. Instagram<\/p>\n
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