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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...
Jan 4, 2024


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 30, 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...
Dec 4, 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 30, 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 22, 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...
Nov 15, 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 23, 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 22, 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 16, 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 11, 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...
Oct 10, 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 28, 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...
Sep 17, 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...
Aug 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 25, 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...
Jul 21, 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 30, 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 25, 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 17, 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 16, 2023
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