Bloody Bridge, Newcastle Gorse Fire
6 Fire Appliances are currently in attendance at a gorse fire at Bloody Bridge, Newcastle.
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Update on Mournes Gorse Fire
Throughout today Firefighters have responded to a number of wildfires, including two significant ones in the Mourne Mountains.
NIFRS welcomes announcement of additional recognition for Firefighters
NIFRS has welcomed the news that long serving Firefighters will receive additional recognition for 30 & 40 years of service.
Fire Fatality- Earhart, Derry/Londonderry
A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Spokesperson said: “The thoughts and sympathies of Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service are with…
Rural Firefighters to respond to cardiac arrests
On-Call Firefighters based in Carnlough Fire Station will respond alongside Northern Ireland Ambulance Service when someone has had a cardiac arrest. The…
Swann announces £42.6m contract award for Learning and Development Centre
The £42.6million final phase of the NIFRS Learning and Development Centre near Cookstown is due to begin in May 2022.
NIFRS recruiting for On-Call Firefighters in 15 Fire Stations
On-Call Firefighters are part-time Firefighters who keep their local community safe by responding to emergency incidents.
NIFRS Structures Consultation- have your say
NIFRS proposes to align our District structure to the Council boundaries.
NIFRS encourages road users to share our roads responsibly
NIFRS is encouraging road users to share our roads responsibly after it was revealed that 50 people tragically lost their lives on our roads in 2021.
HSC Chairs speak out, imploring politicians and the public to “Support our Staff”
The 17 chairs of Northern Ireland’s health bodies and the Fire & Rescue Service have come together to call on politicians and the public to Support our Staff.