Your Area
NIFRS is divided into 4 operational Command Areas – Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western. The 4 Areas are supported by 13 Districts, strategically placed across Northern Ireland.
There are 68 Fire Stations throughout these 13 Districts, serving their local community.
Our Headquarters is situated in Lisburn. Our new Learning & Development College is based outside Cookstown.
Eastern Area
Eastern Area Command provides emergency cover for the greater Belfast Area; serving a population of around 494,000.
Northern Area
Northern Area Command provides emergency cover for County Antrim, and parts of County Derry / Londonderry and Down; serving a population of around 426,000.
Southern Area
Southern Area Command provides emergency cover for County Armagh and most of Down; serving a population of around 564,000 people.
Western Area
Western Area Command provides emergency cover for County Tyrone, Fermanagh and most of Derry / Londonderry; serving a population of around 417,000 people.