Theft of vital equipment – Newtownstewart Fire Station, Co Tyrone
Several pieces of equipment, which are critical to our operational response, have been stolen from Newtownstewart Fire Station following a break-in.
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Competition for Chair of the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service
The Department of Health is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Chair to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS).
Fatal Road Traffic Collision – Meeting Street, Moira
Our thoughts and sympathies are with the loved ones of a boy who tragically lost his life and a woman who was seriously injured following an incident in Moira yesterday.
Fire Chief Welcomes the Acceptance of Revised Pay Offer
Northern Ireland’s Interim Chief Fire & Rescue Officer, Andy Hearn, has welcomed the outcome of the Fire Brigades Union ballot for a revised pay offer.
34 new Wholetime Firefighters Graduate from NIFRS
Today 34 new Wholetime Firefighters graduated from NIFRS. They will now begin their careers as Wholetime Firefighters in Fire Stations across Northern Ireland.
Fire Chief Appeal to FBU – “special arrangements needed for striking NI Firefighters”
Interim Chief Fire & Rescue Officer, Andy Hearn, has called on the FBU to agree special arrangements for Northern Ireland Firefighters should a national strike go ahead.
Station Commander Karen McDowell receives MBE
This week NIFRS Station Commander Karen McDowell travelled to Windsor Castle to receive an MBE for services to fire and rescue and the LGBTQ+ community.
NIFRS Statement: Outcome of Fire Brigades Union Ballot
NIFRS has today received notification that following a UK-wide ballot, members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) have voted in favour of strike action.
Spike in house fire deaths and incidents prompts NIFRS fire safety appeal during ongoing winter period
8 people have tragically lost their lives in house fires since November 2022. There has also been a 14% increase in incidents.
Fatal House Fire- Killynure Crescent, Enniskillen
Our thoughts and sympathies are with the loved ones of a woman who has sadly died following a house fire in Enniskillen yesterday evening.