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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 Thursday 3rd October 2024 Website Updated 23 Times for Month of September Total Number of Views for September 6,383
FIRE IRELAND NEWS SECTION
Tragedy as man dies in Cork city house fire
A man died in a house fire in Cork this morning. Cork City Fire Brigade attended the scene of a fire at a property in Grange on the southside of the city. The alarm was raised at around 10.30 this morning by local residents. Eye witnesses at the described seeing smoke coming from a property that's mostly hidden from the road by high hedges. Fire crews entered the home and discovered the body of an elderly man. The body of the deceased remained at the property this morning.
A spokesperson for Cork City Fire Brigade said: “Cork City Fire Brigade was called to the scene of a house fire in the Grange area at 10:38 am on Wednesday morning. “Crews entered the building and found a male deceased at the scene.” For Full News Story See Cork Beo WebsiteLinked Below CLICK HERE for Cork Beo News Story
Dublin to Kinsale 9/11 Memorial Cycle
Now for the men and women who for the last nine months put their time and effort in to get this event over the line
To Steve McFadden who tirelessly travelled up and down the county meeting with TDs, senators, councillors and crews we'll be forever grateful. Also to Joe Gorman, Chief of Staff at Friends of Firefighters, Inc. who didn't travel to Ireland we thank you for all your hard work stateside over the last nine months.
To the Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford and Cork cycle committees who also worked tirelessly to get this over the line we thank you.
To our cyclists and support crews who have up their time to raise money and assist the event wherever they could we also thank you. Your effort and support got us all to Kinsale. It has been my absolute pleasure to have worked on this event with you all. As a team we got it done.
Never have I been prouder of our Retained Firefighters who not only showed Ireland an event of a lifetime but also the world via NBC You should be all very proud of everything ye got done The following photos are team photos of last week as it shows the bond that was secured between Irish and New York Firefighters over three days.
For More Photos See Our Social Media Page
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LATEST INCIDENT PHOTOS
(FIRES & RESCUES)County Wicklow
A family dog was rescued from a house fire shortly after lunchtime today, after several fire trucks were dispatched to the blaze Bray’s Novara Avenue. Wicklow County Fire Service said a house fire was reported at approximately 1:45pm, and crews from both Bray and Greystones were mobilised to the incident.
“The house was smoke-logged and firefighters in breathing apparatus located and extinguished a small smouldering fire within the building. Firefighters remained on scene until approximately 3pm to ensure that the building was clear of smoke and that the fire was fully extinguished,” the Fire Service said in a statement.
For More Photos & News Story Please See Leinster Incident Page 13 (Fires & Rescues) CLICK HERE for Leinster Incident Page 13 (Fires & Rescues)
County Wateford
Dungarvan Fire Station Alpha 1 seen on scene of a recent road closure due to a Flooded Road.
Waterford City
Scene of a derelict house fire in Waterford City centre on Tuesday evening 24th September attended too by Waterford City Fulltime and Retained.
For More Photos Please Munster Incident Page 10 (Fires & Rescues) CLICK HERE for Munster Incident Page 10 (Fires & Rescues)
LATEST INCIDENT PHOTOS (RTA's / RTC's) Waterford City
Waterford Fire crews responded to an overturned trailer incident in Waterford City in early September. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured, but this serves as an important reminder for all drivers. ~Waterford Fire Service FB
For More Photos Please See Munster Incident Page 5 (RTA's / RTC's) CLICK HERE for Munster Incident Page 5 (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)
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 Driver Training Appliance on ESDS training run through Lucan Village on Tuesday 1st October
For Training Run Video Click Link Below CLICK HERE for Driver Training Run Video
LATEST TURNOUTS Dublin Fire Brigade Ambulance Service
Dublin Fire Brigade Ambulance DN21 Delta 2 seen turning out from Tara St fire station on Tuesday 30th July.
For Turnout Video Click Link Below CLICK HERE for Tara St Fire Station Ambulance Turnout
LATEST FIREFIGHTER JOB VACANCIES
Current Fire Service vacancies are as follows..
Counties Cork, Louth, Kilkenny, Leitirm, Wexford, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary and Mayo 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
Kerry Fire & Rescue Service
NEW for Kerry Fire & Rescue Service for 2024
Make / Model: Peugeot Expert Eprofessional Electric Van
Reg No: 241-KY-1509 Fitted By: John Hurley Kerry Mechanic - Signage By: Sídheán Teo Call Sign: Kilo Yankee 11 Romeo 2
This Vehicle will soon be on the run in Tralee Fire Station For More Photos See New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Page
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Longford Fire & Rescue Service
NEW to Longford Fire & Rescue Sevice for 2024
Make / Model: Maxus Deliver 9 ISU (Incident Support Unit)
Reg No: 241-LD-59 Built By: HPMP Fire Call Sign: This Vehicle will soon be on the run in County Longford For More Photos See New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Page
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Monaghan Fire & Civil Protection Service
NEW for Monaghan Fire & Civil Protection Service for 2024
Make / Model: Scania P320 WrL (Water Tender Ladder)
Reg No: 242-MN-35 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
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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
Call Sign: Kilo Echo 16 Bravo 1Built By: HPMP Fire 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
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2nd USE, IMPORTED, REFURBED VEHICLES & APPLIANCES 2024 Leitrim Fire Service
2nd USE & IMPORTED to Leitrim Fire Service for 2024
Make / Model: Scania P270 WrL (Water Tender Ladder)
Reg No: 08-LM-3675 Built By: Emergency One - Refurbished By: Angloco Call Sign: Lima Mike 21 Alpha 3 Status: County Spare Appliance This Appliance is now on the run in County Leitrim For More Photos See New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Page
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Limerick Fire & Rescue Service
2nd USE & NEW to Limerick Fire & Rescue Service for 2024
Make / Model: Mercedes Benz Sprinter MW's (Mobile Workshops)
Reg No: 172-L-630 Fitted By: Status: County Mechanics Vehicle This Vehicle is now on the run in County Limerick For Full List of New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances
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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
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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/ ForkliftReg 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
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LATEST SITE UPDATES Website Updated Wednesday 3rd October 2024 3/10/2024 Front Page News Section - Updated 2/10/2024 Galway Fire & Rescue Service Page - Updated 2/10/2024 Front Page Job Vacancies Section - Updated 2/10/2024 Job Vacancies Page - Updated 2/10/2024 Front Page Latest Turnout Section - Updated 2/10/2024 Fire Ireland Video Page - Updated 1/10/20024 Leitrim Fire Service Page - Updated 1/10/2024 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (Fires & Rescues) Section - Updated 1/10/2024 Leinster Incident Page 13 (Fires & Rescues) Page - Updated 1/10/2024 Front Page Latest Incident Photos (RTA's / RTC's) Section - Updated 1/10/2024 Munster Incident Page 5 (RTA's / RTC's) Page - Updated 1/10/2024 Front Page Latest 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Section - Updated 1/10/2024 Latest New, 2nd Use, Imported & Refurbed Vehicles & Appliances Page - Updated 30/9/2024 Front Page Job Vacancies Section - Updated 30/9/2024 Job Vacancies Page - Updated 30/9/2024 Fire Ireland Video Page - Updated 30/9/2024 Guestbook - Updated INFORMATION FROM YOUR AREA WELCOMED
THE FIRE IRELAND TEAM
(L-R) Declan Byrne, Bernie Byrne and Pat O'Keeffe
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