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A MESSAGE FROM
THE FIRE IRELAND TEAM
WELCOME to Fire-Ireland.com
We are now up and running over 10 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.
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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 Thursday 30th March 2023
Website Updated 62 Times for Month of February
Total Number of Views for February 7,332
FIRE IRELAND NEWS SECTION
Three NEW support vehicles for Westmeath Fire Service
Westmeath Fire & Rescue Service recently received three new support vehicles to add to their modernised fleet. A new incident support unit built on an Opel Mivano Chassis & supplied by Mullingar Opel will be based in Mullingar. Two new Ford Ranger 4 X 4 Jeeps supplied by Henry Ford Ltd. Cork, will be based in Castlepollard and Kilbeggan and will provide brigade support for road based incidents and first response.
All three vehicles were fitted out in emergency service lights, signage, livery, canopies and emergency vehicle mounted signage (VMS) by High Precision Motor Products with all graphics locally supplied by Laurel Signs in Kilbeggan. The project was funded by the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM) and will be a welcome addition to the Service.
Click Link Below For Westmeath County Council Facebook
CLICK HERE for Westmeath County Council Facebook
Three NEW Appliances for Cork County Fire Service
On Monday 27th March Cork County Fire & Rescue Service welcomed three new Class-B fire appliances built by Emergency One in Scotland.
The three new applainces will soon be on the run in Fermoy, Carrigaline and Skibbereen fire stations'.
Well wear to all crews
Equipment stolen from NIFRS fire engine
Several pieces of equipment, which are critical to Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) operational response to road traffic collisions, have been stolen from Newtownstewart Fire Station, Co Tyrone following a break–in
These photos (above) show the type of equipment that was stolen from Newtownstewart Fire Station last night. We would ask for their immediate return to the Fire Station or if you have any information to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 232 20/03/23
For Full Press Release Click Link Below
THEFT OF VITAL EQUIPMENT – NEWTOWNSTEWART FIRE STATION, CO TYRONE
LATEST INCIDENT PHOTOS
(FIRES & RESCUES)
County Waterford
South East Mountain Rescue Association responded to a callout in Broemountain, Cappoquin, County Waterford shortly after lunchtime Wednesday 29th March after a walker fell and suffered a lower leg injury. Extraction and treatment of the casualty was successfully carried out by Waterford City Fire Service and National Ambulance Service (NAS) with An Garda Síochána also on scene. No additional assistance was required by SEMRA. We wish the casualty a speedy recovery. ~South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association FB
For More Photos Please See Munster Incident Page 9 (Fires & Rescues)
CLICK HERE for Munster Incident Page 9 (Fires & Rescues)
County Clare
Multi agency response to a vessel that struck Killaloe Bridge in County Clare on Wednesday 29th March. The alarm was raised at 12:17hrs after a vessel with two persons on board got into difficulty while trying to tie alongside at Ballina Quay. The vessel lost control in strong currents and ended up sideways stuck under the first arch on the Tipperary side of the bridge. The vessel had been damaged in the impact but was not taking on water.
For More Photos & Info Please See Munster Incident Page 9 (Fires & Rescues)
CLICK HERE for Munster Incident Page 9 (Fires & Rescues)
County Tyrone
A specialist team of firefighters from White Watch Crescent Link Fire Station responded to an animal rescue incident on the banks of The River Strule in Newtownstewart Wednesday afternoon 29th March. Working in conjunction with On-Call colleagues from Newtownstewart to effect a rescue of a dog which had become trapped on a ledge. Crews deployed a rescue sled to effect a successful rescue of Josy a 2 year old black lab who was returned unharmed to his delighted owner. ~NIFRS West FB
For More Photos Please See Ulster Incident Page 5 (Fires & Rescues)
CLICK HERE for Ulster Incident Page 5 (Fires & Rescues)
County Wexford
On Saturday morning 25th March fire crews from Waterford City & Wexford attended a large commercial fire in New Ross, County Wexford. The fire was handled defensively throughout the day. There were no reports of any injuries. ~Waterford Fire Service FB
For More Photos Please See Leinster Incident Page 13 (Fires & Rescues)
CLICK HERE for Leinster Incident Page 13 (Fires & Rescues)
LATEST INCIDENT PHOTOS
(RTA's / RTC's)
Dublin
Dublin Firefighters from Tallaght, Gardaí and Military Police at a road traffic collison near Baldonnel Aerodrome on Tuesday 21st March. ~@DubFireBrigade Twitter
County Wexford
Emergency Services seen responding to an incident on King Street Lower in Wexford, at the junction with South Main Street and Barrack Street in rush hour traffic just before 5.30 p.m. Monday evening 20th March. Fire engines, ambulances and gardaí were quick to respond and it appears that there may have been a minor road traffic collision before somebody required medical attention behind the wheel. ~Padraig Byrne / Wexford People
For Full News Story Click Link Below
CLICK HERE for The Wexford People News Story
County Wicklow
Rathdrum fire crew responded to an overturned tanker on the Wicklow Gap on Tuesday 21st February. No injuries reported, tanker contents transferred before vehicle could be recovered. ~@FireWicklow Twitter
For More Photos Please See Leinster Incident Page 5 (RTA's / RTC's)
CLICK HERE for Leinster Incident Page 5 (RTA's / RTC's)
HPMP Fire Pages
There have been a number of New and Refurbished vehicle and appliance deliveries from HPMP Fire over the past number of weeks to Fire Services throughout the country
Click Links Below To See Photo Updates
CLICK HERE for HPMP New Appliance Builds Page 2
CLICK HERE for HPMP Fire Refurbished Vehicles Appliances Page
LATEST STATION VISITS
Dublin Fire Brigade
Pre Christmas we visited Tallaght fire station to photograph their Scania frontline after their last Dennis appliance was replaced.
Our thanks to the officers and firefighters at Tallaght for their assistance with the visit and movement of appliances on the day.
For More Photos Please See Dublin Fire Brigade Bravo District Page
CLICK HERE for Dublin Fire Brigade Bravo District Page
LATEST TURNOUTS
Waterford City Fire Service
Waterford City Fire Service Alpha 1 (pump) and Echo 1 (Hydraulic Platform) seen Mobile to Incident towards a major fire in New Ross, County Wexford on Saturday 25th March.
For Video Please Click Link Below
CLICK HERE for Waterford City Mobile to Incident Video
LATEST TURNOUTS
Dublin Fire Brigade
Dublin fire brigade Tara Street Fire Station Alpha 1 (using spare Dennis Sabre) seen turning out on St Patrick's Day 17th March
For Video Please Click Link Below
CLICK HERE for Tara St Fire Station Turnout Video
LATEST FIREFIGHTER JOB VACANCIES
Counties Tipperary, Cork ,Clare, 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
Westmeath Fire & Rescue Service
3 x NEW Vehicles to Westmeath Fire & Rescue Service for 2023
Make / Model: 2 x Ford Ranger Limited 4x4 L4V's
Reg No's: 222-WH-733 & 222-WH-732
Fitted By: HPMP Fire
Call Sign's: Whiskey Hotel 12 Juliet 1 & Whiskey Hotel 13 Juliet 1
These Vehicle's will soon be on the run in County Westmeath
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
Shannon Airport Fire & Rescue Service
NEW to Shannon Airport Fire & Rescue Service for 2023
Make / Model: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Electric 312/39 MRV (Medical Response Vehicle)
Reg No: 222-CE-1030
Fitted By: Wilker
Call Sign: Rescue 14
This Vehicle will soon be on the run at Shannon Airport
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 Airport Fire & Rescue Service
NEW to Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service for 2023
Make / Model: Toyota Rav-4 Hybrid Sport 4x4 L4V
Reg No: 222-D-22569
Fitted By: Esmark Finch
Call Sign: Rescue 24
Status: Chief Fire Officers Vehicle
This Vehicle will soon be on the run at Dublin Airport
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 City Fire Brigade
NEW to Cork City Fire Brigade for 2023Make / Model: Volvo FM13-500 45m ALP (Aerial Ladder Platform)
Reg No: 222-C-1740
Built By: Rosenbauer
Call Sign: Charlie Oscar 11 Echo 1
This Aerial will soon be on the run in Cork City
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 2nd USE, IMPORTED, REFURBISHED VEHICLES & APPLIANCES 2023
Clare County Fire & Rescue Service
2nd USE & IMPORTED to Clare County Fire & Rescue Service for 2023
Make / Model: Scania P270 WrT (Water Tender Ladder)
Reg No: 08-CE-10578
Built By: Emergency One - Refurbished By:
Call Sign: Unknown at this time
This Appliance will soon be on the run in County Clare
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
Waterford Fire Service
2nd USE & IMPORTED to Waterford Fire Service for 2023
Make / Model: Mercedes Benz Econic 1829le 30m TL (Turntable Ladder)
Reg No: 07-WD-7151
Built By: GB Fire / Magrius - Refurbished By: HPMP Fire
Call Sign: Whiskey Alpha 11 Foxtrot 1
This Aerial will soon be on the run in Waterford 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
Rathcoole Aerodrome Fire Cover
2nd USE & IMPORTED to Rathcoole Aerodrome for 2023
Make / Model: GMC 3500 4x4 L4V RIV (Rapid Intervention Vehicle)
Reg No: K540-TEB
Built By:
Call Sign: Rescue 2
This Vehicle is now on the run in Rathcoole Aerodrome
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
2nd USE & NEW to Kerry Fire & Rescue Service for 2022
Make / Model: Mercedes Benz Econic WrC (Water Carrier)
Reg No: 12-D-43609
Built By: HPMP Fire
Call Sign: Kilo Yankee 11 Kilo 1
This Tanker is now on the run in Tralee Fire Station
For More Photos See New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Page
(CLICK LINK BELOW)
LATEST SITE UPDATES
Website Updated Thursday 30th March 2023
30/3/2023 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (Fires & Rescues) Section - Updated
30/3/2023 Munster Incident Page 9 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
30/3/2023 Ulster Incident Page 5 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
30/3/2023 Front Page Latest New Vehicles & Appliances Section - Updated
30/3/2023 New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Page - Updated
30/3/2023 Clare Fire & Rescue Service Page - Updated
30/3/2023 Mayo County Fire & Rescue Service Page - Updated
30/3/2023 Westmeath Fire & Rescue Service Page - Updated
30/3/2023 Front Page Job Vacancies Section - Updated
30/3/2023 Job Vacancies Page - Updated
29/3/2023 Front Page Job Vacancies Section - Updated
29/3/2023 Job Vacancies Page - Updated
29/3/2023 Turnouts Page 3 - Updated
28/3/2023 Front Page News Section - Updated
28/3/2023 Front Page Latest Turnout Photos Section - Updated
26/3/2023 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (Fires & Rescues) Section - Updated
26/3/2023 Leinster Incident Page 13 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
26/3/2023 Fire Ireland Vdieo Page - Updated
23/3/2023 Front Page News Section - Updated
23/3/2023 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (Fires & Rescues) Section - Updated
23/3/2023 Leinster Incident Page 13 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
23/3/2023 Ulster Incident Page 5 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
23/3/2023 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (RTA's / RTC's) Section - Updated
23/3/2023 Leinster Incident Page 5 (RTA's / RTC's) Page - Updated
23/3/2023 Front Page Latest 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Section - Updated
23/3/2023 New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Page - Updated
23/3/2023 Clare County Fire & Rescue Service Page - Updated
6/3/2023 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (Fires & Rescues) Section - Updated
6/3/2023 Leinster Incident Page 13 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
5/3/2023 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (Fires & Rescues) Section - Updated
5/3/2023 Munster Incident Page 9 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
5/3/2023 Ulster Incident Page 5 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
5/3/2023 Front Page Latest New Vehicles & Appliances Section - Updated
5/3/2023 New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Page - Updated
5/3/2023 Regional Airports & Airstrips Page - Updated
4/3/2023 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (Fires & Rescues) Section - Updated
4/3/2023 Leinster Incident Page 13 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
4/3/2023 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (RTA's / RTC's) Section - Updated
4/3/2023 Ulster Incident Page (RTA's / RTC's) Page - Updated
4/3/2023 Front Page Job Vacancies Section - Updated
4/3/2023 Job Vacancies Page - Updated
3/3/2023 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (Fires & Rescues) Section - Updated
3/3/2023 Ulster Incident Page 5 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
3/3/2023 Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (Eastern Command) Page - Updated
2/3/2023 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (Fires & Rescues) Section - Updated
2/3/2023 Leinster Incident Page 13 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
2/3/2023 Front Page Job Vacancies Section - Updated
2/3/2023 Job Vacancies Page - Updated
1/3/2023 Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service Page - Updated
1/3/2023 New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Page - Updated
1/3/2023 Front Page Job Vacancies Section - Updated
1/3/2023 Job Vacancies Page - Updated
28/2/2023 Front Page Latest New Vehicles & Appliances Section - Updated
28/2/2023 Front Page News Section - Updated
28/2/2023 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (Fires & Rescues) Section - Updated
28/2/2023 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (RTA's / RTC's) Section - Updated
28/2/2023 Leinster Incident Page 13 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated
28/2/2023 Leinster Incident Page 5 (RTA's / RTC's) Page - Updated
28/2/2023 Front Page Job Vacancies Section - Updated
28/2/2023 Job Vacancies Page - Updated
28/2/2023 Front Page Latest Turnout Section - Updated
28/2/2023 Latest Turnout Page 3 - Updated
28/2/2023 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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