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....
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NEWS
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...
Sep 17, 2023
Mid and East Antrim’s emergency services honoured
A flag has been raised at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s civic buildings to celebrate the work of all emergency services as part...
Aug 25, 2023
NI Fire & Rescue Service links up with knitting groups to create special Trauma Teddies
Watch Commander Bryan McCaul with members of Lisburn ‘Knit and Natter’ who contributed to the Trauma Teddies project. Northern Ireland...
Jul 25, 2023
Carrickfergus fire fighters set to run 10k road race in full kit for local boy Ollie
(L-R) Fire fighters from Carrickfergus Fire Station Gary Scott, Jeanna Robb, Cheryl Brownlee, Andy Doey are set to run the popular...
Jul 21, 2023
Forty-two new wholetime firefighters graduate from NIFRS
(L-R) John McAuley, Ballymoney; Adam Shand, Randalstown; Andrew Logan, Randalstown; and Jamie Kennedy, Clady Today 42 new Wholetime...
Jun 30, 2023
NIFRS crews thanked for response to recent wildfires
Permanent Secretary Peter May met Firefighters and NIFRS Support Staff at Ballymena Fire Station. The Department of Health Permanent...
Jun 25, 2023
Man taken to hospital following three vehicle collision in Co Antrim
All images: @whiskymad A man was taken to hospital following a road vehicle collision on Sunday afternoon, 25 June, on the Antrim Coast...
Jun 17, 2023
Swann praises NIFRS efforts in successfully tackling Glenariff gorse fire
North Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA and former Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann has praised the actions of the Northern Ireland Fire and...
Jun 16, 2023
Fire Service confirms major incident closed down but crews continue at Glenariff
The scene at Glenariff, County Antrim. Northern Ireland Fire & Service (NIFRS) is no longer in Major Incident status, and has resumed...
Jun 15, 2023
Irish Air Corps support NIFRS response to Glenariff Gorse Fire
The Irish Air Corps is supporting Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) with its operational response to an extensive gorse fire...
Jun 14, 2023
NIFRS declares major incident as firefighters battle gorse fires
The scene on Wednesday afternoon at Glenariff. (Image: Liz Weir) Northern Ireland Fire & Service (NIFRS) has declared a major incident...
Jun 14, 2023
NIFRS battling ongoing gorse fire at Glenariff
The scene on Wednesday afternoon at Glenariff, County Antrim (Roisin Kerr) Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service is battling a large...
May 31, 2023
Police arrest man following Belfast City Centre blaze
Images: Matt Stitt Photography Police have confirmed that a man had been arrested in connection with a suspicious blaze in Belfast City...
Apr 20, 2023
Be vigilant to help prevent wildfires this summer - NIFRS
As warmer weather approaches, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is calling for the public to be vigilant to help prevent...
Mar 13, 2023
Fire Service attend blaze at Benedict’s Hotel in Belfast
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) were tasked to a blaze late night, Sunday 12 March, at the popular Benedict's Hotel in...
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