Dublin Fire Brigade

Dublin Fire Brigade

@DubFireBrigade

Award winning Twitter account for Dublin Fire Brigade and Ambulance Service. (01) 222 4000. In emergency dial 999 or 112.

Townsend Street DFB HQ https://t.co/HRq4WWkv9K Joined 2014-10-01 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

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 tweets

The 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

#didyouknow (83) #besafe (78) #testittuesday (64) #dfb12days (61) #throwbackthursday (60) #tbt (56) #dfbrecruits (55) #stopfire (49) #tbthursday (48) #dublin (47)

Most Mentioned

@dcctraffic (172) @m50dublin (93) @tiitraffic (93) @livedrive (87) @dubfirebrigade (60) @dubcitycouncil (55) @firesafetyire (46) @gardainfo (38) @gardatraffic (35) @rsaireland (29)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,241 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,336 (72%)
Replies 560 (17%)
Retweets 198 (6%)
Quote Tweets 147 (5%)

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 tweets

Engagement 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 followers

The 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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Follower 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

68

Verified Followers

0.68% of total

4.8%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.08

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

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):

Dublin City, Ireland (569) Ireland (374) Dublin (206) Dublin, Ireland (148) South Dublin, Ireland (76) Cork, Ireland (50) Kildare, Ireland (38) Meath, Ireland (28) Wicklow, Ireland (28) Dublin Ireland (27)

68

Verified Followers

0.68% of total

864

Protected Accounts

8.64% of total

5 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
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@beverleyturner 146,627 Journalist Journalism, Broadcasting, Parenting
@madverse 135,673 Poet poetry, Dada, Surrealism
@WeDontHaveTime 132,303 Climate Activist climate solutions, tree planting, review platform
@Rossmac212 117,587 Comedian Vines, Comedy, Boxing
@ChrisMattCook 114,456 Actor Acting, Drumming, Collecting
@CryptoVerse_Co 110,034 Crypto Influencer Binance, Crypto, Affiliates

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (185) life (172) irish (159) dublin (156) ireland (154) views (144) lover (84) health (82) fire (72) world (71)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#bitcoin (8) #ynwa (6) #andacyclist (5) #blm (5) #mufc (5) #dublin (4) #lufc (4) #nft (4) #foamed (4) #standwithukraine (3)

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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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,241 analyzed

16,844

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:

Emergency Response Community Support Public Service First Responders Crisis Communication
Dublin Fire Brigade
@DubFireBrigade

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

2022-11-25
Retweets: 410 Likes: 4,169 Engagement: 4,579
Dublin Fire Brigade
@DubFireBrigade

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

2022-10-07
Retweets: 281 Likes: 3,760 Engagement: 4,041
Dublin Fire Brigade
@DubFireBrigade

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

2023-05-14
Retweets: 184 Likes: 2,791 Engagement: 2,975
Dublin Fire Brigade
@DubFireBrigade

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

2023-04-01
Retweets: 131 Likes: 2,713 Engagement: 2,844
Dublin Fire Brigade
@DubFireBrigade

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

2022-12-01
Retweets: 63 Likes: 2,342 Engagement: 2,405

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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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025