We believe safety is everyone’s business. At DST FAST, our mission is simple: to equip people—from individuals to state agencies—with the confidence and skills to respond when it matters most.
With years of hands-on experience in emergency response and workplace training, we deliver certified first aid and safety courses that are practical, engaging, and tailored to real-life scenarios. Whether you’re a business ensuring staff compliance, a school safeguarding its community, or someone who simply wants to be prepared—we’re here to help.
Every session we run is built on three core principles: knowledge, confidence, and action. That’s what transforms a bystander into a lifesaver.
Let’s build safer workplaces, smarter teams, and stronger communities—one course at a time.
From Dublin to Deployment—Delivering Real-World Training with Real-World Experience
Hi, I’m Dec. I’m a proud Dub with over 30 years’ experience in first aid, frontline response, and safety training. After decades of service in the Irish Defence Forces—including time as a paramedic with Dublin Fire Brigade—I’ve trained everyone from new recruits to multinational troops, civilian teams to community volunteers.
Whether at home or abroad, I’ve always believed that knowledge saves lives. That belief has taken me to instructing Paramedical and Advanced Military First Response skills. and mine awareness in overseas missions, to teaching emergency operations planning, advanced driving, phlebotomy, vaccination programmes, and negotiation skills—both in the military and in civilian life.
As a qualified Assistant Tutor since 2012, and Training Officer with the Irish Red Cross North County since 2016, I’ve worked to raise national standards and deliver training that’s practical, accessible, and grounded in lived experience. I know what works in the real world, and that’s what I bring to every course.
When I became redundant, I figured—after three decades of teaching and leading from the front—why not build something of my own? Something that offers a better, more flexible, and more personal service to the workplaces, communities, and people who need it most.
From sleep deprivation and manual handling to fire marshalling and emergency medical care—we don’t just tick boxes. We build capability, confidence, and calm under pressure.
Let’s prepare for the moments that matter.
Professional training in CPR, first aid, and emergency care to ensure you're prepared when it matters most.
Customized programs for businesses to enhance workplace safety and preparedness.
Get personalized advice from our experts to create effective emergency response plans tailored to your organization or community.
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info@dst-fast.ie
