Fire Ireland
A MESSAGE FROM
THE FIRE IRELAND TEAM
WELCOME to Fire-Ireland.com
We are now up and running over 13 Years with over 1 Million hits from home and abroad.
In 2022 we had 103,489 visits to the website, updated the website 781 times and visited 21 Fire Stations throughout 7 counties.
In addition to the website we also have our Social Media Pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube. So please Like, Follow & Subscribe to us on those channels.
Photos People wishing to send in Incident, Appliance or Vehicle photos please send to the emails (listed below). We ask that photos are taken in Landscape Format which makes them easier to put onto the website. Photos will be credited to the taker or will be credited to the website if photographer prefers to stay anonymous
To those who have sent us info, photos & invited us to visit their Stations in the last 13 years we Thank You Very Much. We hope you continue to support us in the years to come.
So again from the Fire Ireland Team Thank You for your continued support of the website going forward
Kind Regards
Pat, Bernie & Dec
WEBSITE UPDATES
Site Updated Wednesday 7th June 2023
Website Updated 49 Times for Month of May
Total Number of Views for May 7,379
FIRE IRELAND NEWS SECTION
'Several houses' on fire in Knocknaheeney as six units of fire brigade respond
23 fire fighters and six units of the fire service from Cork city are currently battling a blaze in Knocknaheeny Monday evening 5th June. The fire is well ablaze at two houses at Ardmore Avenue, with a third property currently smoke logged, a spokesman for Cork City Fire Brigade confirmed. All three of the affected properties are derelict. ~Irish Examiner
For full news story see Irish Examiner News website Below
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Firefighter Fintan McDonald Fundraiser
**UPDATED**
Firefighter Fintan McDonald RIP from Ballymahon Fire Station, County Longford was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and was receiving treatment in St Vincent's hospital in Dublin.
Sadly on Thursday 27th April Fintan passed away.
Fintan was in his early 40s with a young family and naturally they are going through a hard time at the moment.
A family friend has set up a go fund me page to aid his treatment and cover any medical bills that may arise and they would appreciate any donations possible.
Please DONATE if you can and SHARE this Go Fund Me Page
May Fintan RIP
CLICK HERE to DONATE to the Go Fund Me Page
LATEST INCIDENT PHOTOS
(FIRES & RESCUES)
County Wicklow
Fire crews from Tipperary and Galway Fire Services' seen attending a large bog / gorse fire at Kilcarron bog on Saturday evening 3rd June. Crews from Borrisokane(TN15), Cloughjordan(TN17) and Portumna(GY18) attended. ~Tipperary Fire & Rescue Service FB
For More Photos Please See Munster Incident Page 9 (Fires & Rescues)
CLICK HERE for Leinster Incident Page 13 (Fires & Rescues)
Dublin
NIFRS were called to a fire in a derelict building at Samuel Street in Belfast City Centre at 0240hrs on Wednesday 31st May 2023. Six Fire Appliances from Central, Whitla, Springfield and Cadogan, two Aerial Appliances from Springfield and Knock along with a Command Support from Lisburn, 40 Firefighters & 8 Officers attended the scene. Local residents were requested to keep windows closed. The incident went on throughout the early morning and was brought under control just before 17:00hrs. ~NIFRS Official FB
For More Photos Please See Ulster Incident Page 5 (Fires & Rescues)
County Tipperary
Fire crews from Tipperary and Galway Fire Services' seen attending a large bog / gorse fire at Kilcarron bog on Saturday evening 3rd June. Crews from Borrisokane(TN15), Cloughjordan(TN17) and Portumna(GY18) attended. ~Tipperary Fire & Rescue Service FB
For More Photos Please See Munster Incident Page 9 (Fires & Rescues)
CLICK HERE for Munster Incident Page 9 (Fires & Rescues)
LATEST INCIDENT PHOTOS
(RTA's / RTC's)
Cork City
A careful extraction carried out by fire crews from Bray and Greystones on the R755 behind the Sugarloaf Monday evening 5th June. Wicklow Fire Service, Gardai, National Ambulance Service and the Critical Care Doctors in attendance.
For More Photos Please See Leinster Incident Page 5 (RTA's / RTC's)
CLICK HERE for Munster Incident Page 5 (RTA's / RTC's)
County Wicklow
A careful extraction carried out by fire crews from Bray and Greystones on the R755 behind the Sugarloaf Monday evening 5th June. Wicklow Fire Service, Gardai, National Ambulance Service and the Critical Care Doctors in attendance.
For More Photos Please See Leinster Incident Page 5 (RTA's / RTC's)
CLICK HERE for Leinster Incident Page 5 (RTA's / RTC's)
County Derry / Londonderry
Scene of an RTC on the Northland Road in Derry / Londonderry on Monday 17th April. The road was closed whilst the Fire Service dealt with the incident. ~@NIResponsevids Twitter
LATEST STATION VISITS
Dublin Fire Brigade
Recently we visited the Dublin Fire Brigade workshops to photograph this vintage 1972 AEC Merryweather Turntable Ladder (TL).
We would like to thank the Officers, Firefighters and staff of the workshops for arranging the visit and movement of the TL. It was very much appreciated
For More Photos Please See Dublin Fire Brigade Miscellaneous Vehicles Page
CLICK HERE for Dublin Fire Brigade Miscellaneous Vehicles Page
LATEST STATION VISITS
Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service
On Monday the 29th May 2023 we visited Dublin Airport Fire Station
We would like to thank the Officers and Firefighters on duty who assisted us with the visit and the movement of Vehicles & Appliances on the day.
It is very much appericated
For Updated Fleet Photos Please See Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service Page
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LATEST TURNOUTS
Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service
Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service "Rescue 12" domestic appliance seen turning out to an EMS call for an ill passenger on a flight that had landed at Dublin Airport on Monday 29th May. This was the second EMS call at the time at the airport.
For More Photos & Video See Turnout Page 3
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LATEST TURNOUTS
Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service
Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service "Ambulance 2" seen turning out on an EMS call for an ill passenger on an incoming flight on Monday 29th May
For More Photos and Video See Turnouts Page 3
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LATEST FIREFIGHTER JOB VACANCIES
Counties Mayo, Tipperary, Cork (County), Cork (City) and Louth Fire Services is currently looking to recruit retained Firefighters for stations within their counties.
For More Information & Job Vacancies Forms See Job Vacancies Page
CLICK HERE for Job Vacancies Page
LATEST NEW VEHICLES & APPLIANCES 2023
NEW to Galway Fire Service for 2023
Make / Model: Volvo FE-320 WrC (Water Carrier)
Reg No: 231-G-......
Built By: Sídheán Teo
Call Sign: Golf Yankee 11 Kilo 1
This Tanker will soon be on the run in Galway City Fire Station
For More Photos See New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Page
(CLICK LINK BELOW)
CLICK HERE for New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbished Vehicles & Appliances Page
Wicklow County Fire Service
NEW to Wicklow County Fire Service for 2023
Make / Model: Scania P360 WrL (Water Tender Ladder)
Reg No: 231-WW-......
Built By: HPMP Fire
Call Sign: Whiskey Whiskey 11 Alpha 1
This Appliance will soon be on the run in Bray Fire Station
For More Photos See New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Page
(CLICK LINK BELOW)
CLICK HERE for New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbished Vehicles & Appliances Page
Longford Fire & Rescue Service
IN BUILD for Longford Fire & Rescue Sevice for 2023
Make / Model: Scania P320 WrL (Water Tender Ladder)
Reg No:
Built By: Sídheán Teo
Call Sign: Lima Delta 11 Alpha 1
This Appliance is currently in build for Longford Town Fire Station
For Full List of New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances
(CLICK LINK BELOW)
CLICK HERE for New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbished Vehicles & Appliances Page
Roscommon Fire Service
NEW to Roscommon Fire Service for 2023
Make / Model: Renault Master C/cab Van
Reg No: 222-RN-509
Fitted By: Sídheán Teo
Call Sign: Romeo November 11 Juliet 1
This Vehicle is 1 of 2 soon be on the run in Roscommon Town Fire Station
For Full List of New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances
(CLICK LINK BELOW)
CLICK HERE for New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbished Vehicles & Appliances Page
Dublin Fire Brigade
NEW to Dublin Fire Brigade for 2023
Make / Model: Ford Transit 350L MERU (Marine Emergency Response Unit)
Reg No: 222-D-7942
Fitted By: HPMP Fire
Status: Marine Emergency Response Unit
This Vehicle is now on the run with Dublin Fire Brigade
For Full List of New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances
(CLICK LINK BELOW)
CLICK HERE for New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbished Vehicles & Appliances Page
Mayo County Fire & Rescue Service
NEW to Mayo County Fire Service for 2023
Make / Model: Scania P320 WrL (Water Tender Ladder)
Reg No: 231-MO-348
Built By: Sídheán Teo
Call Sign: Mike Oscar 12 Alpha 1
This Appliance is now on the run in Ballina Fire Station
For More Photos See New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Page
(CLICK LINK BELOW)
CLICK HERE for New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbished Vehicles & Appliances Page
Cork County Fire & Rescue Service
NEW to Cork County Fire & Rescue Service for 2023
Make / Model: Scania P320 WrL (Water Tender Ladder)
Reg No: 231-C-7375
Built By: Emergency One
Call Sign: Charlie Kilo 54 Alpha 1
This Appliance is now on the run in Skibbereen Fire Station
For Full List of New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances
(CLICK LINK BELOW)
CLICK HERE for New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbished Vehicles & Appliances Page
Leitrim County Fire Service
NEW to Leitrim County Fire Service for 2023
Make / Model: Scania P320 WrL (Water Tender Ladder)
Reg No: 231-LM-999
Built By: Sídheán Teo
Call Sign: Lima Mike 25 Alpha 1
This Appliance is now on the run in Manorhamilton Fire Station
For More Photos See New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Page
(CLICK LINK BELOW)
CLICK HERE for New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbished Vehicles & Appliances Page
LATEST SITE UPDATES
Website Updated Wednesday 7th June 2023
7/6/2023 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (RTA's / RTC's) Section - Updated
7/6/2023 Munster Incident Page 5 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
6/6/2023 Front Page News Section - Updated
6/6/2023 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (Fires & Rescues) Section - Updated
6/6/2023 Leinster Incident Page 13 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
6/6/2023 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (RTA's / RTC's) Section - Updated
6/6/2023 Leinster Incident Page 5 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
5/6/2023 Dublin Fire Brigade Miscellaneous Vehicles Page - Updated
4/6/2023 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (Fires & Rescues) Section - Updated
4/6/2023 Munster Incident Page 9 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
4/6/2023 Cork County Fire & Rescue Service (North) Page - Updated
2/6/2023 Front Page Job Vacancies Section - Updated
2/6/2023 Job Vacancies Page - Updated
1/6/2023 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (Fires & Rescues) Section - Updated
1/6/2023 Ulster Incident Page 5 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
31/5/2023 Dublin Fire Brigade Miscellaneous Photos Page - Updated
31/5/2023 Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service Page - Updated
31/5/2023 Front Page Latest Turnout Section - Updated
31/5/2023 Fire Ireland Video Page - Updated
INFORMATION FROM YOUR AREA WELCOMED
THE FIRE IRELAND TEAM
(L-R) Declan Byrne, Bernie Byrne and Pat O'Keeffe
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Kind Regards Pat, Bernie and Declan.
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