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Recruitment begins today, 28 September, and the closing date for applications is 13 October 2023.
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House Fire Fatality – Moyard Parade, West Belfast
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Area Commander Suzanne Fleming said: “Our thoughts and sympathies are with the loved ones of…
NIFRS Welcomes Recommendations from Independent Inspection
NIFRS has welcomed and accepted the recommendations from an Independent Inspection which was published today.
DoH Statement – NIFRS inspection report published
The Department of Health has today published an independent inspection report on the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service.
NIFRS links up with knitting groups to create special Trauma Teddies
NIFRS has joined up with local knitting groups across Northern Ireland to create hand-knitted teddies which can be given out as a comfort item at incidents we attend.
Calling all Women – have you ever considered a career as a Firefighter?
NIFRS is hosting a series of Firefighter “Come and Try days” tailored to women who are thinking about becoming a Firefighter.
42 new Wholetime Firefighters Graduate from NIFRS
42 new Wholetime Firefighters have graduated from NIFRS. They will now begin their careers in Fire Stations across Northern Ireland.
11th July Operational Update
NIFRS received a total of 147 emergency 999 calls which resulted in our Firefighters responding to 98 operational incidents, 34 of which were bonfire related.
Department thanks Fire Crews
The Department of Health Permanent Secretary Peter May has thanked Firefighters for their response to recent wildfires.
NIFRS Statement- Appointment of New Chairperson to NIFRS Board
The Department of Health (DoH) has announced the appointment of Mr Jay Colville as the new Chairperson of the NIFRS Board.