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# firefighters - Tuesday 24 December, 2019
Australian PM says volunteer firefighters from public sector will get paid leave
Nine people have been killed and more than 950 homes destroyed in the wildfires.
# firefighters - Saturday 21 December, 2019
'Catastrophic' conditions as bushfires intensify in Australia
A record-breaking heatwave on the east coast has fanned hundreds of fires.
# firefighters - Thursday 12 September, 2019
Poll: Do you agree with calls for Fireman Sam to be renamed, to be more inclusive?
A fire service in England has dropped the character as a mascot, describing him as outdated.
# firefighters - Monday 19 August, 2019
Firefighters battle 'substantial' blaze overnight at derelict building in Cork
Cork City Fire Brigade was called to the building in the Blackpool area yesterday evening.
# firefighters - Thursday 11 July, 2019
Firefighters tackle blaze at Warner Bros studios in Hertfordshire
All eight Harry Potter films were shot at the studio in Hertfordshire.
# firefighters - Tuesday 16 April, 2019
Firefighters put out blaze at revered Al-Aqsa Mosque at same time as Notre Dame fire
The fire broke out in the guards’ room but no one was injured.
# firefighters - Wednesday 3 April, 2019
55 firefighters tackle overnight blaze at Belfast apartment block
Eighty people had to leave the building.
# firefighters - Wednesday 21 March, 2018
No reports of casualties as major fire rages at building complex in north Dublin city
Roads are closed in the area as emergency services deal with the blaze at the Metro Hotel complex in Ballymun.
# firefighters - Saturday 13 January, 2018
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.
# firefighters - Sunday 24 December, 2017
At least 37 dead in fire at Philippines shopping centre
Firefighters have concluded that all those trapped in the building are dead.
# firefighters - Friday 20 October, 2017
Double-murder trial hears two bullets recovered from skulls of men found in burning car
The two men were found shot dead in the burnt car on 7 March 2012.
# firefighters - Thursday 7 September, 2017
Firefighters battling large blaze at derelict building in north Dublin
The fire has been ablaze in north Dublin for more than an hour.
# firefighters - Monday 4 September, 2017
Man dies after running into Burning Man festival flames
More than 70,000 people are attending the art and music celebration in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada.
# firefighters - Friday 1 September, 2017
Don't be alarmed, it is just a drill: Dublin Fire Brigade out on Henry Street today
Firefighters conducted a training exercise outside the Ilac Shopping Centre today.
# firefighters - Saturday 29 July, 2017
UK firefighters using mini oxygen masks specially designed for pets
Dublin Fire Brigade says it is not currently considering this.
# firefighters - Wednesday 26 July, 2017
Dublin Fire Brigade is operating at reduced capacity due to unofficial overtime strikes over pay
Firefighters and paramedics in Dublin want their overtime rate raised to 1.5 times regular pay, in line with the rest of the country and the Dublin City Council standard.
# firefighters - Sunday 9 July, 2017
Houses destroyed in 17 wildfires as California gripped by record-breaking heatwave
Over 3,000 firefighters battled the blazes yesterday.
# firefighters - Wednesday 5 July, 2017
Firefighters bring massive fire at derelict Cork city building under control
St Kevins is a 200-year-old red-bricked building located on a hill overlooking Cork city.
# firefighters - Sunday 25 June, 2017
Forest fire near Spanish national park forces evacuation of 1,000 people
The regional president of Andalusia said authorities are not “ruling out the human factor” as a possible cause.
# firefighters - Tuesday 20 June, 2017
Four-year-old boy whose parents were on honeymoon among dead in Portugal fires
At least 64 people have died in fires that swept through the centre of the country at the weekend.
# firefighters - Monday 19 June, 2017
Portugal in mourning as firefighters continue to battle deadly wildfire
At least 62 people died as the fire swept through central Portugal at the weekend.
# firefighters - Thursday 15 June, 2017
London fire: 'There is a risk we may not be able to identify everybody'
Police say the recovery process will be difficult, as angry locals asked London Mayor Sadiq Khan some tough questions.
# firefighters - Wednesday 24 May, 2017
'It's a massive honour - I'm the third generation of firefighter in my family'
The latest recruits to the Dublin and Waterford Fire Brigades had their passing-out ceremony today.
# firefighters - Thursday 18 May, 2017
Firefighters respond to fire above Lush on Henry Street
Five units of the fire brigade are responding to reports of smoke coming from the premises.
# firefighters - Monday 1 May, 2017
'It's so hard to take in': Woman (20s) dies in fire at home of club rugby players
The woman’s body was discovered in an upstairs bedroom in the house.
# firefighters - Tuesday 7 March, 2017
'Dr Seuss or a librarian in Cashel?': Council workers are having the craic on Twitter today
‘Our Council Day’ has been showcasing the work of firefighters, librarians and other behind-the-scenes employees.
# firefighters - Friday 17 February, 2017
Firefighters used phone app with sheep noises to save lamb stuck in drain
But not before they tried out their own sheep impressions.
# firefighters - Tuesday 24 January, 2017
'Lives are being put at risk': Roscommon Fire Brigade to go on strike as all-out action looms
Siptu said the firefighters are prepared to go on all-out strike if there is no agreement.
# firefighters - Saturday 19 November, 2016
Misfiring alarm drowns entire Californian airport in several feet of foam
Locals were advised to steer clear of the foam mass as it constitutes a skin irritant.
# firefighters - Wednesday 2 November, 2016
Dublin fire crews express solidarity with their 'brothers in blue'
A number of stations have expressed their support for gardaí through unofficial Facebook pages.
# firefighters - Monday 31 October, 2016
Firefighters called to remove highly-hazardous material from housing estate
The area was made safe by emergency services this afternoon.
# firefighters - Tuesday 18 October, 2016
Firefighters rescue man who got stuck in chimney after losing keys
The man was stuck for four hours after trying to get into his house via the chimney.
# firefighters - Monday 5 September, 2016
Hundreds evacuated from popular Spanish resort as crews battle wildfire
Officials suspect the fire was started deliberately.
# firefighters - Sunday 24 July, 2016
Firefighters tackling blaze at Bray Head
No injuries have been reported.
# firefighters - Monday 30 May, 2016
Firefighters had a busy day dealing with car fires in Dublin
Meanwhile, DFB has encouraged people to learn CPR.
# firefighters - Monday 9 May, 2016
Firefighters remain in hospital after explosion in Macroom
One man was released from Cork University Hospital yesterday.
# firefighters - Sunday 8 May, 2016
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Another care home failure, an assault on an Afghan family and three injured firefighters…
# firefighters - Tuesday 29 December, 2015
This swingers venue went on fire last night
The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage.
# firefighters - Thursday 15 October, 2015
Baby boy visits firefighters who helped deliver him last week
He has been named after the men who helped bring him into the world.
# firefighters - Monday 21 September, 2015
The Eiffel Tower closed for hours after man climbs it wearing a backpack
A policeman at the scene said the intruder may have been seeking to parachute off the tower.
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Poll: Should homework be banned at primary school level?
THE GREEN PARTY’S election manifesto was launched at the weekend, and one of its standout points was a proposal to phase out homework for primary school pupils.
Some academics have argued that there is no evidence to support the benefits of giving young children homework, and others have suggested that it may even be detrimental to their development.
The move was previously explored by an Oireachtas committee, while at least one Irish school has already stopped giving homework to primary school pupils.
But what do you think? Should primary schools stop giving pupils homework?
Poll Results:
No (6646)
Yes (6360)
I don't know/No opinion (561)
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Voting is a privilege and homelessness is the biggest challenge, writes Evgeny Shtorn.
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The Irish For: Cúpla focal for the happy couple
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Wedding prayers and toasts can sound so beautiful in Irish, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
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