All the updated news related to fire services

All the news related to fire services updated in real time

Found 25

forfire services

Order by:

Local News

Buncrana car fire may have been arson attack, gardai say

A fire which destroyed a car in Buncrana recently may have been started deliberately, Gardai have said, On Wednesday, June 19, at 3.20am, Gardaí responded to an assistance call from the Fire Service to the scene of a car fire at the Courtyard ...

02 Jul 2024 at 11:00

Local News

Many Donegal fire stations can't cater for women – SIPTU rep

Many of Donegal's fire stations do not have adequate facilities to cater for the recruitment of women, it has been claimed. Earlier this year, Donegal County Council launched a recruitment drive for firefighters in the county. There are ...

14 Jun 2023 at 09:32

Home

Concern that there is ‘a gap’ in Inishowen’s fire service

An Inishowen councillor has called for clarity on whether there is “a gap” in the provision of fire services in the peninsula after it was revealed that the fire service in Northern Ireland responded to 93 callouts in Donegal last year....

17 Mar 2023 at 11:00

National News

Retained firefighters taking industrial action warn service ‘close to collapse’

Approximately 2,000 SIPTU members who work as retained firefighters at more than 200 fire stations around the country are engaging in a week of industrial action. The trade union said the retained firefighters are striking to ensure ...

06 Jun 2023 at 13:35

Local News

Firefighters hailed as fire tragedy averted in Buncrana

The work of the Donegal Fire Service has been hailed after five people - including one child - were rescued from a burning building in Buncrana. A tragedy was avoided thanks to the swift action of the firefighters who responded ...

09 Jan 2024 at 15:35

Home

Gardaí probe into fire started on the Mountain Road in Buncrana

On Thursday, June 23 at approximately 11.50pm gardaí in Buncrana received a report that a fire was in progress on the Mountain Road. Fire services were alerted and attended the call. It was established that tyres and other ...

28 Jun 2022 at 13:11

Features

Opinion: Our firefighters never let us down and they deserve all our support

The response by the fire service to the recent floods in Donegal is a reminder of the vital service that these people provide. As retained firefighters continue their strike action, it is worth reflecting on how much we ...

04 Aug 2023 at 20:18

National News

Three people confirmed dead as searching continues at petrol station blast site

At least three people have died in an explosion at a service station in Donegal. Gardaí confirmed the three fatalities as search efforts continued at the site of the blast in Creeslough, Co Donegal for others feared ...

07 Oct 2022 at 23:51

National News

Fire service issues home safety warning amid continued hot weather nationwide

Dublin Fire Brigade has issued a home safety warning amid the continued hot weather nationwide. An X (formerly Twitter) post published by the fire service yesterday evening (April 21) urged people to close their ...

22 Apr 2024 at 10:23

Inishowen

Moville Fire Service to host car wash fundraiser for Donegal Hospice

The Moville fire crew will be washing cars in aid of the Donegal hospice this Saturday August from 10am, where there will be a bucket collection in operation with all proceeds going to Donegal Hospice. "Please ...

02 Aug 2024 at 09:39

National News

Irish passengers affected as all flights at major UK airport suspended following bomb threat

Irish passengers set to jet to the UK today have been warned after Birmingham Airport was evacuated and all flights suspended following a reported bomb threat. Passengers are being advised not to attend ...

23 Oct 2024 at 15:31

National News

SIPTU warns that local authorities are not prepared for fire and water service strikes

SIPTU members who work for local authorities in water services and in the Retained Fire Service have called on their employers to ensure that the public is prepared for any disruption caused by ...

02 Jun 2023 at 12:00

Years
2026

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.