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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 Friday 26th July 2024
Website Updated 31 Times for Month of June
Total Number of Views for May 12,097
FIRE IRELAND NEWS SECTION
Edenderry Fire Stations' NEW Scania Class B
New to Offaly Fire and Rescue Service is this 2024 HPMP Fire built Scania class B appliance for Edenderry Fire Station. The Official handover was Wednesday 10th July.
Well wear to Edenderry Fire Station
Dublin to Kinsale Charity Cycle
To kick off the Irish side of the historic Dublin to Kinsale Cycle this September involving Firefighter / Cyclists from National Retained Firefighters Association of Ireland and the FDNY who will also be joined by Cyclists from Fire-Ireland, Friends of Firefighters, US Customs and Borders and the US Embassy, the Mullingar Park Hotel in Westmeath will host an open day for the riders and their families on Sunday 21st July.
Riders will need to be present to be registered for the event, get insured and sized up for cycle T-shirts and riding kit for the event in September Speeches will be given by FDNY Chief Danny Sheridan, Nancy Carbone - Founder & Executive Director Friends of Firefighters (US Charity) and Mick Rochford - Founder Aoibheann's Pink Tie (Irish Charity) about the cycle itself. As mentioned earlier it will also be a family fun day for the kids with Vintage Fire Appliances on display, the Aoibheann’s Pink TieSuperheros and family fun games.
So please come along and join the fun
Event location: Mullingar Park Hotel, County Westmeath
Event time: 3pm to 6pm
Price: Free of charge
*PLEASE NOTE* Sadly there are no spaces left to cycle in the event itself.
CLICK HERE for NRFA / Friends of Firefighters Charity Cycle Page
LATEST INCIDENT PHOTOS
(FIRES & RESCUES)
Dublin City
The Malahide Road was closed in both directions near the industrial park for a time on Monday 15th July as Dublin Fire Brigade dealt with pallets and construction machinery alight. Three fire engines from Kilbarrack, North Strand and Finglas fire stations along with a turntable ladder attended the scene. ~@DubFireBrigade X
County Clare
Photo used with permission of Pat Flynn
Fire crews from Ennis (CE11) Ennis Station, National Ambulance Service paramedics and Gardaí attended vehicles on fire at a property (previously destroyed by fire) at Knockanean, Ennis, County Clare on Tuesday 9th July. No injuries were reported and Gardaí are investigating the matter. ~Emergency Services Clare Ireland FB
For More Photos Please See Munster Incident Page 6 (Fires & Rescues)
CLICK HERE for Munster Incident Page 10 (Fires & Rescues)
County Antrim
Firefighters at the scene of a fire at Main Street in Larne, County Antrim. It's understood a fire broke out in a bistro in the area. ~@KScott_94 X
CLICK HERE for Ulster Incident Page 6 (Fires & Rescues)
LATEST INCIDENT PHOTOS
(RTA's / RTC's)
Cork City
Cork City Fire Crews from Anglesea Street safely dealt with a Road Traffic Collision Sunday evening 7th July in Little Island. A complex incident due to the presents of a live animal. Crews made the scene safe, reopened the road and ensured the safety of the animal with the use of our Rescue Tender. ~@CorkCityFire X
For More Photos Please See Munster Incident Page 5 (RTA's / RTC's)
CLICK HERE for Munster Incident Page 5 (RTA's / RTC's)
County Clare
The driver of an articulated lorry escaped injury after his vehicle ploughed through a crash barrier destroying a long segment of the safety rail on Sunday 30th June. The truck’s cab remained on its side on the hard shoulder however its trailer was left hanging down a steep embankment. It’s understood the truck was not carrying a load at the time.
The single vehicle collision occurred at around 9.00am in the southbound lanes of the motorway on the Ennis side of Junction 15 at Crusheen. Units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service from Ennis and Shannon stations responded to the scene along with National Ambulance Service paramedics and Gardaí. The truck driver was assessed at the scene by paramedics but was found to be uninjured and didn’t require hospitalisation. ~The Clare Herald
For More Photos Please See Munster Incident Page 5 (RTA's / RTC's)
CLICK HERE for Munster Incident Page 5 (RTA's / RTC's)
Dublin City
Scene of a single vehicle roll over RTC on the Clontarf Road in Dublin on Wednesday 10th April. ~@DubFireBrigade X
LATEST STATION VISITS
Wexford County Fire Service
On Monday 1st July we visited New Ross Fire Station in County Wexford to photograph appliances on station.
We would like to thank the Officers & Firefighters of New Ross Fire Station for all their help on the day with the visit and movement of appliances.
It was greatly appreciated
Fire-Ireland
For Wexford County Fire Service Updates Please Click The Link Below
CLICK HERE for Wexford County Fire Service Page
LATEST STATION VISITS
Kildare County Fire Service
On Friday14th June we visited Maynooth & Leixlip Fire Station's in County Kildare to photograph appliances on the station's.
We would like to thank the Officers & Firefighters of Maynooth & Leixlip Fire Station's for all their help on the day with the visit's and movement of vehicles and appliances.
It was greatly appreciated
Fire-Ireland
For Kildare County Fire Service Updates Please Click The Link Below
CLICK HERE for Kildare County Fire Service Page
LATEST TURNOUTS
Dublin Fire Brigade
Dublin Fire Brigade Tara St Fire Stations' Alpha 2 seen turning out from Tara St Fire Station recently
LATEST TURNOUTS
Laois County Fire & Rescue Service
Portlaoise Fire Stations' Alpha 1 seen turning out from Portlaoise Fire Station on Monday 15th July. It was closely followed by Kilo 1
For Turnout Video Click Link Below
CLICK HERE for Turnout Page 3
CLICK HERE for Portlaoise Fire Station Turnout Video
LATEST FIREFIGHTER JOB VACANCIES
Current Fire Service vacancies are as follows..
Counties Cork, Mayo, Clare, Wexford, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Mayo 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 2024
Monaghan Fire & Civil Protection Service
NEW for Monaghan Fire & Civil Protection Service for 2024
Make / Model: Scania P320 WrL (Water Tender Ladder)
Reg No: 241-MN-......
Built By: Emergency One
Call Sign: Mike November 12 Alpha 1
This Appliance will soon be on the run in Carrickmacross 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
Kerry Fire & Rescue Service
NEW for Kerry Fire & Rescue Service for 2024
Make / Model: Mercedes Benz Citan Van
Reg No: 241-KY-1060
Fitted By: Sídheán Teo
Status: Station Van
This Vehicle is now on the run in Ballybunion 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
Galway Fire Service
NEW Galway Fire Service for 2024
Make / Model: Ford Transit Leader HazMat / ROV (Haz Mat / Remote Operated Vehicle) Support Unit
Reg No: 231-G-3637
Fitted By: HPMP Fire
Call Sign: Golf Yankee 12 Golf 1
This Vehicle is now with Galway Fire Service
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
Kildare County Fire Service
NEW to Kildare County Fire Service for 2024
Make / Model: Volvo FL-814 ET / HazChem (Emergency Tender / Hazardous Chemicals) Unit
Reg No: 232-KE-2532
Built By: HPMP Fire
Call Sign: Kilo Echo 16 Bravo 1
This ET / HazChem unit is now on the run in Leixlip 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
2nd USE, IMPORTED, REFURBED VEHICLES & APPLIANCES 2024
Kildare County Fire Service
REFURBISHED for Kildare County Fire Service for 2024
Make / Model: Volvo FL-280 WrL (Water Tender Ladder)
Reg No: 09-KE-2435
Built By: Browns - Refurbished By: Sídheán Teo
Call Sign: Kilo Echo 15 Alpha 1
This Appliance is now on the run in Monasterevin 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
2nd USE & NEW to Cork County Fire & Rescue Service for 2024
Make / Model: Isuzu D-max 4x4 L4P
Reg No: 11-D-27029
Fitted By: Ray Murphy / AO'C - Refurbished By: Cork County FRS
Call Sign: Charlie Kilo 36 Juliet 1
This Vehicle is now on the run in Crosshaven 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
Kilkenny Fire & Rescue Service
2nd USE & IMPORTED to Kilkenny Fire & Rescue Service for 2024
Make / Model: MAN TGM 15.284 WrT (Water Tender)
Reg No: 08-KK-8937
Built By: JDC - Refurbished By: HPMP Fire
Call Sign: Kilo Kilo 17 Alpha 2
This Appliance is now on the run in Graiguenamagh 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
Galway Fire Service
2nd USE & IMPORTED to Galway Fire Service for 2024
Make / Model: Mercedes Benz Arocs 2541 10,000lts BFU (Bulk Foam Unit) w/ Forklift
Reg No: 10-G-21256
Built By: ? - Refurbished By: HPMP Fire
Call Sign: Golf Yankee 11 Hotel 1
This Vehicle will soon be on the run in Galway City 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
LATEST SITE UPDATES
Website Updated Friday 26th July 2024
26/7/2024 Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service Page - Updated
26/7/2024 Front Page Turnout Section - Updated
26/7/2024 Turnout Page 3 - Updated
26/7/2024 Front Page Job Vacancies Page - Updated
26/7/2024 Job Vacancies Page - Updated
26/7/2024 Guestbook - Updated
25/7/2024 Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service Page - Updated
23/7/2024 Front Page Job Vacancies Section - Updated
23/7/2024 Job Vacancies Page - Updated
17/7/2024 Front Page Latest 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Section - Updated
17/7/2024 Latest New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Page - Updated
17/7/2024 Kildare County Fire Service Page - Updated
17/7/2024 Front Page Latest Turnout Section - Updated
17/7/2024 Fire Ireland Video Page - Updated
16/7/2024 Front Page News Section - Updated
16/7/2024 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (Fires & Rescues) Section - Updated
16/7/2024 Leinster Incident Page 13 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
16/7/2024 Munster Incident Page 10 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
16/7/2024 Front Page Jobs Vacancies Section - Updated
16/7/2024 Jobs Vacancy Page - Updated
13/7/2024 Front Page News Section - Updated
13/7/2024 Clare County Fire & Rescue Service Page - Updated
13/7/2024 Offaly Fire & Rescue Service Page - Updated
13/7/2024 Fire Ireland Video Page - Updated
11/7/2024 Cork County Fire & Rescue Service Miscellaneous Vehicles Page - Updated
9/7/2024 Front Page News Section - Updated
8/7/2024 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (Fires & Rescues) Section - Updated
8/7/2024 Ulster Incident Page 6 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
8/7/2024 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (RTA's / RTC's) Section - Updated
8/7/2024 Munster Incident Page 5 (RTA's / RTC's) Page - Updated
6/7/2024 Front Page Latest Turnout Section - Updated
6/7/2024 Turnout Page 3 - Updated
6/7/2024 Front Page Latest New Vehicles & Appliances Section - Updated
6/7/2024 Latest New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Page - Updated
6/7/2024 Monaghan Fire & Civil Protection Service Page - Updated
4/7/2024 Front Page Latest New Vehicles & Appliances Section - Updated
4/7/2024 Latest New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Page - Updated
4/7/2024 Kerry Fire & Rescue Service Page - Updated
4/7/2024 Wexford County Fire Service Page - Updated
4/7/2024 Front Page Latest Station Visits Section - Updated
4/7/2024 Fire Ireland Video Page - Updated
1/7/2024 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (Fires & Rescues) Section - Updated
1/7/2024 Leinster Incident Page 13 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
1/7/2024 Ulster Incident Page 6 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
1/7/2024 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (RTA's / RTC's) Section - Updated
1/7/2024 Munster Incident Page 5 (RTA's / RTC's) Page - Updated
1/7/2024 Fire Ireland Video Page - Updated
INFORMATION FROM YOUR AREA WELCOMED
THE FIRE IRELAND TEAM
(L-R) Declan Byrne, Bernie Byrne and Pat O'Keeffe
CONTACT DETAILS
Social Media
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Fire Ireland - Youtube
Email
patrickokeeffe61@yahoo.ie
Irelandsbravestff@hotmail.com
fireireland@ymail.com
Guestbook
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IMPORTANT NOTICE'S
Anyone looking to contact any of the Fire Services in Ireland with questions on
- Hiring / Recruitment
- Exchange Programmes
- Official Brigade Stats
- Fire Station Visits
- Fire Service School Visits
- Incident Information
Contact your local Fire Service Authority / County Council. Contact information can be found on your local County Council website.
This website is NOT associated with any of the Emergency Services featured on it
No information contained on this site represents the official policies of any of the Fire Services featured on it. All the information contained on this website is of good faith. Any persons highlighting any concerns should contact the Admins on any of the Email addresses found on the front page.
PLEASE NOTE - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
NO PART of this site maybe Reproduced / Stored in a Retireval System or Transmitted / Printed in any form without the Permission of the Owner's and must carry the original copyright.
All images are the work of the owner's except were stated.
Kind Regards Pat, Bernie and Declan.
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