It is the responsibility of the NIFRS Board to give strategic leadership to the implementation of the significant changes which will flow from the Fire & Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and to ensure that Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service is resourced to meet its challenges. The Board will also be responsible for providing fire and rescue services across the province and is funded by the Department of Health, Social Services & Public Safety.

 

The Board comprises a non-executive Chair, the Chief Fire Officer and 10 non- executive Members, 4 of whom are District Councillors nominated by the Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA).

 

The NIFRS Board normally meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Boardroom at NIFRS Headquarters, 1 Seymour Street, Lisburn and these Meetings are open to the public. 

 

Board Meetings are scheduled for:

 

Wednesday, 18 August 2010 at 10.30 am; and

Tuesday, 28 September 2010 at 10.30 am.