Dublin Fire Brigade
Award winning Twitter account for Dublin Fire Brigade and Ambulance Service. (01) 222 4000. In emergency dial 999 or 112.
97,134
Followers
998
Following
32,856
Tweets
77.5
Avg Engagement
323
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @DubFireBrigade's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2014-10-01
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Townsend Street DFB HQ
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,241
- Avg Likes per Tweet:70.0
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:7.4
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,241 tweetsThe account consistently receives a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong public interest and trust. Engagement is driven by emergency updates, community support, and public service announcements.
70.0
Avg Likes/Tweet
7.4
Avg Retweets/Tweet
226,978
Total Likes
24,104
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
47
Median Likes
4
Median Retweets
81
75th Percentile
4,579
Top Tweet
0.8
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
72.1%
Original
17.3%
Replies
6.1%
Retweets
4.5%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.9%
With Media
86.4%
With Links
39.8%
With #Tags
43.0%
With @Mentions
27.2%
With Emojis
217
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.24
Reply/Original Ratio
0.74
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
74.5%
Weekday Posts
25.5%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,241 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 198 retweets (6% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,241 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 10,000 followersThe primary audience includes residents of Dublin and those interested in emergency services. The account also reaches out to first responders and the general public for awareness and support.
Average
Audience Quality
32.0%
Suspicion Index
47.4%
Low-Quality %
15
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
60.1%
Empty Bio
45.4%
<10 Tweets
10.3%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
56.1%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
90.3%
No URL
34.7%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
19,563,969
Total Potential Reach
15
Median Follower Reach
104
75th Percentile Reach
4.1%
>1K followers
0.5%
>10K followers
0.2%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
33.8%
Creators
3,376 accounts
20.8%
Consumers
2,083 accounts
45.4%
Dormant
4,541 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
68
Verified Followers
0.68% of total
864
Protected Accounts
8.64% of total
5 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
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Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
3,985
Followers With Bio
6,015
Followers Without Bio
39.85%
% With Bio
60.15%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,241 analyzed16,844
Combined Engagement
15,775
Total Likes
1,069
Total Retweets
3,369
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
We have removed the 'woo' from our sirens after listening to comments made about the #LateLateToyShow audience. You will now only here 'wee waw' or 'nee naw' https://t.co/JvfNq9kFO2
Our thoughts are very much with the community of #Creeslough after the tragic events of today. We're also thinking of the first responders from all services that are working at the scene #Donegal https://t.co/8dcRHeLU5W
Members of our technical rescue team who were returning from a rescue conference/tournament in Seville came across a seriously injured motorcyclist as they travelled to Malaga airport. They were able to fend off the scene and performed critical interventions on the patient...1/2
We are nearly finished up at Sir John Rogerson's Quay We have been asked to top the level of the River Liffey up so a Cruise ship can go alongside the quay this afternoon It took approx 900,000 litres, 4 Water Tenders, 1 Turntable ladder and nearly 9 hours https://t.co/SIgf0uve
Firefighters from Phibsborough fire station responded to a baby boy that was in a big hurry last night. Sub Officer Rachael with Advanced Paramedic Darren plus F/F's Declan and Mark assisted Mum with the delivery 1/2 https://t.co/RPA0roB4up
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account actively responds to public feedback and adjusts its messaging, such as removing 'woo' from sirens. It emphasizes community support and solidarity during tragic events. It highlights the work of first responders and technical rescue teams, showcasing the service's dedication and expertise.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 97,134
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @DubFireBrigade reveals an growing Twitter presence with 97,134 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 77.5 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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