This week marked the retirement of a much loved, familiar face in Dolphin’s Barn Fire Station.
John Berrigan finished his career with the B watch, the watch he had spent the most time with. This was a fitting end for the Station Officer’s last day.
The heroic local was joined by his family when he finished to say goodbye to his colleagues and friends.
In a tweet, Dublin Fire Brigade thanked John for his many years of service.
He was renowned for his talent as a fireman, an officer and an instructor.
They were eager to make it clear that this was simply a ‘farewell’ and not a ‘goodbye’.
They said: "John served most of his time with B Watch and said ‘so long’ to us with the same watch in Dolphin’s Barn fire station. Joined by his family, it’s farewell but not goodbye. Thanks John."
The hardworking hero was pictured with his family as he called it a day at the Crumlin fire station.
A twitter user wished John a happy retirement and remarked on how the “grafter” always managed to keep his shirt clean.
Another well-wisher described him “one of the greats of B watch” and a “thorough gent”.
“I’ve heard many stories about John and not one bad one among them”, they remarked.
