# Fire Service

Last month

August 2023

THE MORNING LEAD

"Something has to change": Retained firefighters call for complete overhaul of service

A report by

Steven Fox

Firefighters across Ireland have been striking to try and resolve critical issues within the service

9.5k

Aug 3rd 2023, 12:05 AM

This year

2023

# Ravenwood

Fire crews return to Co Wexford nature reserve after blaze that burned through two acres of forest

Fire crews were called twice to attend blazes in the forest last night.

19.5k

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May 29th 2023, 5:16 PM

# SIPTU

Retained Firefighters to begin industrial action on 6 June with possibility of strike

Rolling work stoppages are scheduled to commence during the following week with an all-out strike set for 20 June if the dispute has not been resolved.

9.9k

May 21st 2023, 12:06 PM

# Ballincollig

Firefighters in Cork start industrial action claiming 'staff shortages' are posing safety risks

Firefighters say intent to continue to stage protests and also to escalate their industrial action if necessary.

8.1k

Apr 20th 2023, 10:47 PM

# Health Committee

High demand for ambulances in Dublin outstripping capacity of fire service, TDs to hear

Dublin Fire Brigade current provide ambulance services in the capital.

7.9k

Feb 21st 2023, 7:43 PM

All time

# Ennis

One woman injured after being hit by a car in Clare

The incident occurred in the carpark of the Dunnes Stores shopping centre in Ennis.

38.3k

Aug 6th 2020, 6:30 PM

# gare de lyon

Fire breaks out near Paris train station after protests led to violence

Police on Twitter told people to avoid the area.

14.6k

Feb 28th 2020, 5:59 PM

# Swords

One person injured in large industrial fire in north Dublin

Dublin Fire Brigade said it has made good progress and will be scaling back the response soon.

35.0k

Jan 17th 2020, 3:18 PM

# Longford

Gardaí issue appeal after Longford fires that caused 'extensive damage' to houses

Gardaí said at this stage in the investigation it is not believed the fires are linked.

18.2k

Jun 7th 2019, 8:56 AM

# recognition

3,500 medals ordered for firefighters 'forgotten' in 1916 commemorations

The medals – to commemorate 1916 to 2016 – will be distributed to 27 local authority locations around the country.

13.2k

Jan 7th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Promotions

Review of Dublin Fire Brigade promotion exam found marking errors in 20% of papers

Last year a firefighter made a protected disclosure about the exams, claiming some candidates had been given the questions beforehand.

20.0k

Oct 7th 2018, 9:00 PM

# Frontline

Dublin Fire Brigade paramedic injured by slingshot projectile

The fire service said these types of attacks on crew members are “unacceptable”.

28.0k

Sep 1st 2018, 12:13 PM

# Unfair Dismissal

'They wanted me out': Former emergency service controller awarded €5k over 'flawed' disciplinary probe

The man sought reinstatement but the WRC judged that to be inappropriate given the “breakdown of trust”.

15.6k

Jul 18th 2018, 6:05 AM

# Emergency Services

Siptu calls for remuneration for members who 'worked tirelessly' during Storm Emma

The trade union wants “a uniform response by local authorities to extreme weather events”.

16.3k

Mar 14th 2018, 6:44 PM

# Promotions

Whistleblower claims details of Dublin Fire Brigade exam leaked to promotion candidates

The fire service said it is now implementing recommendations based on an investigation into the claim.

30.0k

Jan 14th 2018, 10:00 PM

# Equipment

Dublin Fire Brigade rolls out upgrade of controversial breathing equipment

There have been a number of reports over the years of this equipment failing and the representative association Ifesa took legal action to suspend their use.

13.8k

Jan 13th 2018, 8:30 AM

# raheen

Emergency services at scene of large fire in Limerick factory

The fire service said no injuries have been reported.

19.1k

May 5th 2017, 12:39 PM

# Sandyford

Fire brought under control after Beacon South Quarter apartments evacuated

Four Dublin Fire Brigade units from Dun Laoghaire and Donnybrook fire stations brought the blaze under control.

25.4k

Apr 4th 2017, 8:37 PM

# on the frontline

'We come together in the most distressing situations': Hundreds to take part in emergency services parade

The annual parade and gala will focus on safety and will also pay tribute to members of the services who lost their lives in the line of duty.

17.0k

Sep 13th 2016, 10:00 PM

# open day

600 emergency services workers to parade through the streets of Dublin

If you’re looking for a bit of family fun next weekend your little ones will have the chance to sit in a fire truck or squad car.

12.2k

Aug 29th 2015, 9:33 AM

# Athy

Man rescued after being pulled from upside-down car in canal

The road has been closed to facilitate a forensic examination.

31.5k

Jul 26th 2015, 7:49 PM

# Crossing the line

'Ghoulish and distasteful': Emergency services ask public to stop taking photos at crash scenes

An “astounding” number of people tried to photograph an incident yesterday in which a two-year-old girl was killed.

48.6k

Nov 20th 2014, 8:30 AM

# Manchester

More than £1 million floods in to support dog shelter destroyed by blaze

The fire claimed the lives of 53 animals and a 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with it.

8.1k

Sep 13th 2014, 11:46 AM

# Dublin

Man arrested after ambulance crew members injured in early-morning incident

They did not sustain serious injuries.

27.8k

Sep 7th 2014, 7:13 PM

# burning bales

This fire at a Waterford industrial estate took almost 24 hours to put out

One of the buildings in Portlaw was full of hay bales which burned through the night.

9.4k

Jun 10th 2014, 11:30 AM

# Rescue

Man rescued from River Shannon by Limerick firefighters

The man in his 20s was treated at the scene and taken to hospital after the rescue.

11.4k

May 6th 2014, 7:35 AM

# Fire

Five units of fire brigade at blaze in shopping centre car park

The underground car park at the Beacon shopping centre in Sandyford has been evacuated but the stores above remain open at the moment.

34.4k

Apr 16th 2014, 5:00 PM

# Careful Now

Minister warns recent good weather means high risk of wildfires

Tom Hayes urged the public to be careful if out and about over the Easter weekend and to report any unattended fires or illegal burning.

6.1k

Apr 16th 2014, 11:05 AM

# Drill Baby Drill

See the smoke over Marino today? Don't worry, it was just Dublin's newest firefighters showing off their skills

25 Dublin Fire Brigade recruits were climbing towers and cutting cars open in the Marino sunshine this afternoon…

15.5k

Apr 15th 2014, 4:57 PM

# black plumes

No reports of injuries, following dramatic-looking Cork blaze

The fire, in Blackpool, sent huge plumes of smoke over the city today…

21.4k

Apr 14th 2014, 9:02 PM

# Investigation

Two people die after plane crashes and bursts into flames in Essex field

The pilot and passenger of the light aircraft died in the crash this afternoon.

10.7k

Mar 29th 2014, 6:23 PM

# Comeback Kid

Leinster House to local council: This former Fianna Fáil TD is going back into politics

Behan resigned from the party in protest to Budget 2009. He’s now throwing his hat back in the ring of local politics, this time, as an independent.

11.5k

Mar 29th 2014, 5:00 PM

# Emergency Services

Overtime, cover, recruitment: all issues for ambulance services in Kildare and Dublin

Councillors in both counties have raised issues over different aspects of both their ambulance services this week.

6.9k

Mar 4th 2014, 12:00 PM

# North Dublin

Man freed with cutting equipment after tree falls on car

Drivers are being warned to look out for fallen trees and other debris this morning.

14.6k

Feb 5th 2014, 7:53 AM

# Cork

Fire at Cork recycling plant under investigation

The fire at Greenstar recycling plant was brought under control at around 3am today.

10.8k

Nov 23rd 2013, 3:32 PM

# Fire Service

Bricks, bottles and kegs thrown at Dublin Fire Brigade on Halloween night

There were other incidents dotted around the country in which the fire brigade was attacked.

25.0k

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Nov 1st 2013, 10:18 AM

# Water

Water restrictions 'may endanger public safety' at busy time for fire brigade

The fire brigade has two large water tankers that will be available if there is a shortage but this may not be sufficient in the case of a large fire.

8.9k

Oct 30th 2013, 10:30 PM