House Fire Fatality, Dungannon
Our thoughts and sympathies are with the family and friends of a woman who died following a house fire on the Annaghbeg Road, Dungannon.
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Pre-Application Community Consultation Opens on Development of NIFRS Learning & Development Centre
A pre-application community consultation process will begin on plans for further development of NIFRS Learning & Development Centre.
87% rise in smoking related fires in the home during Covid-19
It is vitally important that the community is aware of the obvious causes of fire in their home, and the homes of their loved ones, and the steps they can take to prevent a fire from occurring.
Widespread Flooding – 25 August 2020
We responded to 28 flood related incidents as a result of heavy rainfall between Midnight last night until 8pm this evening.
Flooding incidents update – 25 August 2020
A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Spokesperson said: “Between midnight and 5pm today (25 August) we received 49 flooding related…
Flooding incidents – 25 August 2020
We are currently dealing with significant flooding in the Bryansford Avenue of Newcastle.
27 New Firefighters trained during COVID-19 Graduate
The first ever group of NIFRS Firefighters to complete their training during a global pandemic have graduated today.
Updated statement on Port Road Fire
At the height of the incident, fifteen appliances and approximately sixty Firefighters were in attendance at a fire on Port Road, Londonderry Port.
As Lockdown Eases, Be Safe This Summer
With COVID-19 lockdown gradually easing over the summer, we are reminding the public of the importance of keeping themselves fire safe and summer safe.
Firefighters attend over 6,000 incidents during pandemic
At one point during lockdown Firefighters were responding to a 50% increase in accidental house fires, while there has also been a 76% increase in wildfires.