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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...
Aug 28, 2024

“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...
Jul 12, 2024


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 30, 2024


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 15, 2024

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...
May 10, 2024


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 21, 2024


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 14, 2024


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...
Feb 1, 2024


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 5, 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
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