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PSNI Chief Inspector Siobhan Watt, PCSP Vice Chair Sharon Maxwell, PCSP Chair Councillor Lauren Gray, District Electoral Area Manager Ballymena and Lead for PCSP Jane Dunlop, and NIFRS Station Commander Johnston Birrell. (Image: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia) Mid and East Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) is joining forces with the PSNI and Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) to encourage everyone to play their part in improving road

The scene outside the former Northern Regional College campus at Trostan Avenue, Ballymena on Sunday evening. Firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) responded to a blaze at the former premises of the Northern Regional College on Trostan Avenue, Ballymena. The incident occurred on Sunday evening (November 9) and is being treated as deliberate. At 6:08pm, NIFRS received a call reporting a fire at the derelict building on Trostan Avenue. Two applia

PSNI Superintendent Finola Dornan and NIFRS Station Commander Graham Parker . As Halloween approaches, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) have joined forces to remind the public that fireworks are not toys — and misuse can lead to serious injuries, criminal charges, or worse. The annual safety campaign highlights the importance of celebrating responsibly during one of the busiest times of year for emergency service

A town centre street in Ballymena was closed on Saturday afternoon after firefighters responded to reports of a blaze in the area. It is understood the incident involved rubbish that had been set alight to the rear of a property on Castle Street. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and using one hose quickly tackled the blaze and brought it under control. A smoke clearance fan was also deployed to ventilate the affected area. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a r

Three people were taken to hospital on Friday evening after carbon monoxide was detected at a property in Kilrea, County Londonderry. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) said it received a call at 7.24pm on Friday, 17 October 2025, following reports of people feeling unwell at a house on Kurin Road. A NIFRS spokesperson said: “Following an initial call at 1924hrs on Friday 17th October 2025, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service attended reports of persons fe

All photos: William Cherry/Presseye A royal visit to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has been hailed as “a proud and unforgettable day for our Service” by Chief Fire & Rescue Officer Aidan Jennings. The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the organisation’s new state-of-the-art Learning & Development College, located outside Cookstown in County Tyrone, where they met with firefighters, trainees, and staff to learn more about how the Service protects commu

The newly refurbished Crumlin Fire Station Crumlin Fire Station has officially completed a major £1.15 million refurbishment, marking a...

A major firefighting operation is under way at Whiteabbey Hospital, Newtownabbey, after a blaze broke out on Sunday morning. The Northern...

The scene on Sunday afternoon as emergency service crews responded to a single vehicle collision near Cargan, County Antrim. All images:...

Cushendall and the wider Glens of Antrim have come together to honour the remarkable career of firefighter and watch commander Malachy...

A man has tragically died following a house fire in Coleraine, County Londonderry, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has...

The scene of the blaze in Ballycastle. Image: NI Emergency Response Vids A large overnight fire at a commercial premises above The...

The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) experienced a dramatic surge in demand during the night of 11th July 2025, responding...

The scene of the incident that unfolded in May 2023 on Larne Road Link, Ballymena An off-duty firefighter from Northern Ireland who...

Thirty-four families from across Northern Ireland have received the Elizabeth Emblem – a national award recognising the ultimate...

The scene this morning in Ballymoney. Image: Mosside Educational RCS Emergency services rushed to the scene of a serious fire at a...

Images: NIFRS North Emergency services carried out a coordinated rescue operation on Sunday evening, 29 June, after a man sustained an...

A woman was dramatically rescued from a window ledge by firefighters in the early hours of Sunday morning following a deliberate fire at...

A woman in her 50s has tragically died following a house fire in the Bearna Park area of Killeavy, Newry, early this morning. Police...

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service celebrated its first graduation ceremony at its new Learning & Development College (LDC),...