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Cushendall’s finest: Archie McKay reflects on 35 years of service
NIFRS Group Commander Archie McKay with his patrol car In the verdant Glens of Antrim, where the rolling farmlands of Cushendall and...
3 days ago


NIFRS appeal for community support as amber wildfire warning continues
An amber weather warning remains in place for wildfires across Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is...
Apr 7


Garry Wood wildfire prompts emergency response and road closure in Dervock
A significant wildfire broke out in Garry Wood near Dervock this afternoon, prompting a robust response from the Northern Ireland Fire...
Apr 6

Silent Valley Mountain Park closes as firefighters tackle ‘deliberate’ wildfire in the Mournes
Silent Valley Mountain Park has been temporarily shut to the public as emergency services continue to battle a significant wildfire in...
Apr 6


Northern Ireland Fire Service battle 10-acre wildfire in Co Antrim
Firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) have been working tirelessly to contain a wildfire that broke out on...
Apr 4


Joint agency appeal: Malicious fire lighting must stop
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) and Police Service...
Mar 29


NI Fire Service appeal for ‘vital’ equipment to be returned immediately following burglary in Co Antrim
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has appealed for the return of a number of pieces of important operational equipment...
Mar 11


Police appeal for information following burglary at Fire Station in Co Antrim
Police are appealing for information following a report of a burglary at Crumlin Fire Station on Tuesday 11th March. Sergeant Davidson ,...
Mar 11

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service honours 131 long-serving employees
Firefighter Elliot Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has honoured and recognised 131 employees who have completed 20, 30 or...
Feb 21


Police investigate after car destroyed by fire in Broughshane
Police attended a report of a car on fire at the Tullymore Dale area of Broughshane on Thursday 13th February. At around 00:20am, it was...
Feb 13


Man dies in house fire tragedy in Antrim
A man has sadly died following a house fire in Antrim in the early hours of Tuesday morning, February 11. The alarm was raised at 3:51am...
Feb 11


Fire crews attend farm fire in Ballymena
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) have been tasked this afternoon, Tuesday 11 February, after receiving a report of a fire...
Feb 11


Young male identified by police investigating fire at filling station in Ballymena
Police in Ballymena are investigating after a Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) was tasked to a fire at the Asda Fuel...
Feb 7

Fire Service reminds community of candle dangers following blaze in Ballymena
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has urged the community to remember to use candles safely, reminding householders to...
Dec 3, 2024


NI Fire & Rescue Service assist with 85 flooding incidents during Storm Bert
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) responded to multiple calls for assistance on Saturday morning and early afternoon (23...
Nov 23, 2024


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...
Nov 1, 2024


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 31, 2024


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 27, 2024


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...
Oct 22, 2024


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...
Sep 26, 2024
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