Local firefighter praised for efforts to save young girl in Yorkshire Dales river rescue
The rescue unfolding at Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales, directed by Carnlough Firefighter Arnold Stewart In a dramatic rescue that...
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NEWS
- Jul 12
“Relatively quiet” Eleventh night for NI Fire & Rescue Service
Right: Craigyhill bonfire in Larne. (Image: Bill Guiller) Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) say crews had a “relatively...
- May 30
Firefighters continue tackling town centre blaze in Limavady
Firefighters are continuing to tackle a blaze in Limavady town centre this evening, Thursday 30th May. According to the latest update...
- May 15
Service of Thanksgiving to take place for man who sadly died following house fire in Portglenone
Mr Neil Reid Tributes have been paid following the death of a local man, who tragically died following a fire at his home during the...
- May 10
Life-saving defibrillators installed at every Fire Station in Northern Ireland
(Left to right) NIFRS Chief Fire & Rescue Officer Aidan Jennings, Chairperson of the NIFRS Board Jay Colville, Health Minister Robin...
- Feb 21
Man treated for smoke inhalation after house blaze in Portglenone
NI Fire and Rescue Service at the scene of the blaze in Portglenone, County Antrim. A house was extensively damaged on Wednesday...
- Feb 14
NIFRS attend house fire in Ballymena
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) crews rushed to the scene of a house fire in Ballymena early on Wednesday morning, 14th...
- Feb 1
Police appeal for information after shop set on fire
Police in Mid & East Antrim are appealing for witnesses following a fire at a commercial premises in the Point Street area of Larne last...
- Jan 4
Man rescued from river in County Antrim
The scene of the incident on the Inver River. (Image: NI Emergency Response Vids) Police have said an incident in which a man was rescued...
- Dec 30, 2023
NI Fire & Rescue Service Watch Commander Tommy Torbitt awarded the King’s Fire Service Medal
Watch Commander Torbitt, an On-Call Firefighter in Larne Fire Station, has been awarded the prestigious medal for his services to ‘Fire...
- Dec 5, 2023
NI Fire Service advises public to prioritise fire safety this winter
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is advising the public to prioritise fire safety and to not tackle fires. As we enter the...
- Nov 30, 2023
New Chief Fire & Rescue Officer appointed for NIFRS
Aidan Jennings, Chief Fire & Rescue Officer The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Board has announced the appointment of Mr...
- Nov 22, 2023
Multi-agency approach urges everyone to watch their speed during Road Safety Week 2023
(L-R) NIFRS Watch Commander Stuart Worthington, Station Commander Rick Allen NIFRS, PCSP Chair Councillor Angela Smyth, PSNI District...
- Nov 15, 2023
Two people rescued in vehicle on North coast beach
The scene on Wednesday afternoon. (Image: NI Emergency Response Vids) Emergency services were tasked on Wednesday afternoon, 15th...
- Oct 23, 2023
NIFRS issues safety advice to those celebrating a Spooktacular Halloween
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is calling for everyone to take extra care with fire hazards introduced at Halloween....
- Oct 22, 2023
Elderly man dies following house fire in Co Antrim
A man, aged in his seventies, has sadly died following a fire in a house on the Coleraine Road area of Ballymoney, County Antrim....
- Oct 16, 2023
Appeal for information following burglary at fire station in Co Antrim
Police are appealing for information following a report of a burglary from a fire station in the Ballynure Road area of Ballyclare, on...
- Oct 11, 2023
15,000 birds saved after fire in Broughshane
Around 15,000 birds were saved after a fire broke out at a large commercial hen house in the Broughshane area of Ballymena. Northern...
- Oct 10, 2023
NIFRS redoubling efforts with partner agencies to help stop fire
Pictured at the launch of North South Fire Safety Week 2023 are (L-R) Mary O’Brien, Assistant Chief Fire & Rescue Officer, Dublin Fire...
- Sep 28, 2023
NIFRS is recruiting for Firefighters – do you have what it takes to climb a different career ladder?
Firefighter Chris Murray and Watch Commander Mary Kate McKevitt launch the recruitment campaign for Wholetime (full-time) Firefighters...
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