NIFRS Statement: House Fire Fatality, Station View, Dunmurry, Belfast
The thoughts and sympathies of NIFERS are with the loved ones of a man who died following a terraced house fire in Station View, Belfast.
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NI Blue Light Award Winners 2026
Friday 27 February 2026 Last night, we attended the Northern Ireland Blue Light Awards. These awards are a powerful celebration of the…
NIFRS Statement: Road Traffic Collision Fatality, Omagh Road, Ballygawley
The thoughts and sympathies of Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service are with the loved ones of a man who died following a 2 vehicle road traffic collision on the Omagh Road, Ballygawley.
NIFRS Statement: House Fire Fatality, Limavady Road, Derry/Londonderry
The thoughts and sympathies of Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service are with the loved ones of a man who died following a house fire on Limavady Road, Derry/Londonderry.
NIFRS Now Recruiting On-Call Firefighters: Your Town, Your Team, Your NIFRS
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has launched an On-Call Firefighter recruitment campaign to attract enthusiastic and committed On-Call Firefighters from local communities across Northern Ireland.
NIFRS STATEMENT: FIRE AT DERELICT BUILDING ON KILREA ROAD, MAGHERA
“A large fire at a derelict building on Kilrea Road, Upperlands in Maghera has now been dealt with. The initial call was received at 9.06am on Wednesday 11 February 2026.
NIFRS Statement: House Fatality, Grafton Street, Rosemount, Derry/Londonderry
The thoughts and sympathies of Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service are with the loved ones of a man who died following an incident at a terraced house on Grafton Street, Rosemount, Derry/Londonderry.
Watch Commander Tommy Torbitt Celebrates a Remarkable 50 Years of Service at NIFRS
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Watch Commander Torbitt, an On-Call Firefighter from Larne Fire Station, has been celebrated for serving his community for half a century.
NIFRS Follow-up Inspection Report Published
The Department of Health has published the findings of NIFRS follow-up inspection by His Majesty’s Fire Service Inspectorate.
NIFRS Reveals Highest House Fire Fatalities in 25 Years Prompting Urgent Call to Check on Those Most at Risk
The statistics from NIFRS reveal that half of the incidents were smoking material related with electrical causes contributing to 4 fatalities.
NIFRS celebrates 24 new Wholetime Firefighter Graduates
Wholetime Firefighters officially graduated from NIFRS before taking up their roles in Fire Stations.
NIFRS Launches Recruitment for Regional Control Centre Firefighters
NIFRS is now recruiting Regional Control Centre Firefighters, offering an opportunity to play a vital role at the heart of emergency response operations.
NIFRS New Year’s Resolutions: The Ones Worth Keeping
A new year often brings fresh intentions and routines. While many New Year’s resolutions fade by mid-January, the recent house fire tragedies in December remind us why fire safety should remain a priority and a habit throughout the year.