Our Board
The strategic direction, performance and scrutiny of NIFRS is overseen by the NIFRS Board, a body which was established under The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006. It is a non-departmental public body, with the Department of Health (DoH) as its sponsoring Department.
The NIFRS Board is appointed by the Health Minister and comprises a non-executive Chairperson and 10 non-executive Members, 4 of whom are District Councillors and the remainder are Lay Members. The Chief Fire & Rescue Officer is also a member of the NIFRS Board.
The NIFRS Board normally meets quarterly in the Boardroom at NIFRS Headquarters, 1 Seymour Street, Lisburn and these meetings are open to the public.
Minutes of any Board Meetings will be published once approved.
Ordinary Board Meeting Provisional Meeting Dates*
- 29 August 2023
- 26 September 2023
- 28 November 2023.
* Dates may vary dependent on Business Need and Member availability – in such instances revised dates will be posted.

Mr Jay Colville
Chairperson
Board Members

Mr Andy Hearn
Interim Chief Fire & Rescue Officer

Ms Bonnie Anley

Cllr Jonathan Craig

Cllr Cadogan Enright

Cllr Robert Irvine

Mr Paul Kennedy

Mr Jim Lennon

Cllr Thomas O'Hanlon

Mr Jim Quinn

Mrs Hilary Singleton OBE

Ms Lindsey Smith
Board Minutes
