Condemnation from Health Minister after two firefighters injured in attack on Halloween
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has condemned an attack on firefighters as they responded to an incident on Halloween night. Whilst...
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Oct 31
Health Minister Nesbitt re-opens Antrim Fire Station following £2.2m refurbishment
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has officially re-opened Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service’s (NIFRS) newly-refurbished Antrim Fire...
Oct 27
Police and Fire Service launch fireworks safety campaign and issue advice for a safe Halloween
PSNI Superintendent, Finola Dornan and NIFRS Group Commander, Paul Morrow. Firework safety is the focus of this year’s Halloween campaign...
Oct 22
No tricks, just safety treats: NIFRS issues Halloween fire safety tips for a safe and spooky night
As Halloween approaches, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging the public to take extra care and follow key fire...
Sep 26
Firefighters rescue sheep in riverbank operation in Co Antrim
In a swift response to an emergency call received at 1:52pm today, Thursday, September 26, firefighters from multiple stations across...
Aug 28
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...
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 4, 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....
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