Louth County Fire Service

Well played Dunleer Fire & Rescue 👏

Happy from all at Louth Fire & Rescue. These crews are on call today serving the community, helping raise money for good causes and training hard across our all stations in Ardee, Carlingford, Dunleer, Drogheda & Dundalk. 🚒🔥

Today, we remember our friend and colleague Ardee FF Neil Carolan, who sadly left us 2 years ago this week.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

🚒 Best of Luck to Our New Recruits! 🚒

We are thrilled to announce that we received an overwhelming number of applications for our recent recruitment campaign. Thank you to everyone who applied and expressed their passion for serving with Louth Fire & Rescue!

Best of luck to our new recruits who will be starting their recruit training course in July at Sligo Fire Station. Your dedication and commitment are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to seeing your growth and development in the coming months.

We also want to extend our best wishes to all the potential candidates who will be undergoing station tests on June 25th at the Dundalk Fire Training Centre. Your hard work has brought you to this point, and we wish you all the best in your assessments.

Thank you to everyone involved for your efforts and enthusiasm. Together, we continue to strengthen our community and uphold the values of Louth Fire & Rescue.

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🔥🚒 Final Call! Recruitment Closes Today at 17:00! 🚒🔥

Today is the last day to apply for a position with Louth Fire & Rescue! Our recruitment campaign ends at 17:00 (5:00 PM) on June 14th, 2024. ⏳

This is your final chance to join our dedicated team and make a real difference in your community. Don't miss out!

Click the link in our bio to submit your application before it's too late!

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🔥🚒 Hurry! Recruitment Closing Soon! 🚒🔥

The deadline to join Louth Fire & Rescue is fast approaching – our recruitment campaign ends on Friday, June 14th! ⏳ Don't miss your chance to embark on a rewarding career and make a real impact in your community.

We are currently seeking passionate individuals for the following stations:

Drogheda 🚒
Dunleer 🚒
Ardee 🚒
Carlingford 🚒
Dundalk 🚒
Ready to join our dedicated team? Click the link in our bio to find out more about the recruitment process and apply today!

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📸🚒 This weekend, our dedicated fire crews from Dundalk attended The Dundalk Show 2024 at the stunning Bellurgan Park! We were thrilled to meet so many of you, provide essential fire safety advice, and engage with our wonderful community.

Events like these are a great opportunity for us to connect with you, share our knowledge, and promote fire safety practices. Your safety is our top priority, and we're always here to help and support our community.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth. Together, we can keep Dundalk safe! 🌟🚒👨‍🚒

🔥🚒 One Week Left to Apply! Join Louth Fire & Rescue! 🚒🔥

⏰ Only one week left to apply for our firefighter positions! Our recruitment campaign closes on Friday, June 14th. This is your chance to join a dedicated team and make a real difference in your community. 🌟

We are currently recruiting for the following stations:

Drogheda 🚒
Dunleer 🚒
Ardee 🚒
Carlingford 🚒
Dundalk 🚒
Don't wait – click the link in our bio to learn more about the recruitment process and submit your application today!

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🔥🚒 Insightful Day at Drogheda Port! 🔥🚒

Members of Drogheda Fire Station engaged in an educational session at Drogheda Port, focusing on fire safety and pre-fire planning. We provided essential tips, discussed emergency protocols, and had the privilege of touring one of the ships docked.

A sincere appreciation to Drogheda Port for facilitating this invaluable experience. Together, we're enhancing safety measures and community resilience. 🔥👨‍🚒🛳️

🏃‍♂️🔥 Drogheda District Athletics Club's 10km run was an absolute hit this Sunday! 🔥🏃‍♀️

Thanks to Drogheda Fire Service for keeping the runners refreshed with a cooling water spray by the fire station! 💦💨 Check out these fantastic snapshots from the event! 📸 🚒

Louth County Council Fire and Rescue Service and Road Safety Officer have appealed for road users to take extra care and slow down when using the roads this May Bank Holiday Weekend.

Declan Heeney, Station Officer Louth Fire & Rescue Service Amber Watch spoke about the effect attending road traffic has on members of the emergency services. “We regularly witness at first hand people who have lost their lives and others left with life changing injuries and devastated families who may attend the scene of an accident. Members of the emergency services can be traumatised after dealing with such incidents, many of which could easily have been avoided. Speeding not only poses a serious risk to motorists, but to all the road users, especially vulnerable pedestrians, and cyclists. The higher the speed, the greater the likelihood is of a collision happening and the more severe the outcome of that collision”.

Adrian O’Sullivan, Road Safety Officer with Louth County Council explained the stark consequences speeding can have. “If a motorist hits a pedestrian or cyclist at 50 km/h, they have a 50% chance of living. If they are hit at 60 km/h, the chance of survival drops to just 10%. As a general rule a 1% reduction in average speed will bring about a 4% reduction in fatal collisions. This is why reducing motorists’ speed is essential to improving road safety”.

Stay safe this Bank Holiday weekend & SLOW DOWN . 🚒 Road Safety Authority Ireland

Louth County Council Fire Service has recently received ISO 45001 accreditation for its Health and Safety Management System.
ISO 45001 is the international standard for Health and Safety Management. Both public sector and private sector organisations must have a high level of safety management to be accredited.

Louth County Council Fire Service was audited by the National Standards Authority of Ireland over a two-day period in April, 2024.
The NSAI auditors examined all of Louth Fire Service’s policies, procedures, audits, and records in relation to Health and Safety managment.

We are proud to have been awarded this accreditation and would like to thank all of our staff for contributing during this process and working towards a safer workplace. 🎖🚒

🔥🚒 Join Louth Fire & Rescue Today! 🚒🔥

Ready to embark on an exciting career as a firefighter? Look no further! 🌟 Louth Fire & Rescue is currently recruiting passionate individuals like you to join our dedicated team in Louth.

Interested in learning more? Click the link in the bio to find out about our recruitment process and how you can become a firefighter with us!

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Busy week training new fire service managers and leaders this week. 12 students from completed a challenging few days of exercises and scenarios on their first stage being an officer. Our instructional team of ACFO Paul Derrick , SO Niall Malone and SO Michael Kavanagh tested their decision making skills across a score of real life scenarios in difficult situations. Well done to all the crew of students and extras 😉that stuck with it. 👩‍🚒 🚒 . This is only the beginning 👊 will be recruiting soon for the position of Retained Firefigher, details will follow here.

🔥🚒 We're all about proactive safety! Yesterday, at Caireal Apartments on Donore Road, Amber Watch Drogheda Fire Station conducted a pre-fire planning inspection. We checked layouts, fire protection systems, and water sources. We also tested equipment like our high reach platform and assessed ground support. Preparedness saves lives! 💪 Interested in joining us as a retained firefighter in Drogheda? Keep an eye out for recruitment announcements! 📣

🔥🚒 Today at Drogheda Fire Station, we had some very special visitors from St. Paul's Senior National School Drogheda! 🏫👨‍🚒 It was an absolute pleasure hosting these bright young minds and showing them around our station. 🌟 From learning about fire safety to exploring our fire trucks, it was a day filled with fun and education. Thank you for stopping by and spending the day with us! 🚒👩‍🚒

Our Dundalk retained crew attended the Fire Prevention Awareness Day in Louth County Hospital. By raising awareness about fire prevention and implementing these practices, communities can reduce the risk of fires and minimize their impact when they do occur. Remember, safety is everyone's responsibility! Let's work together to keep our community protected from fires. 🔥

Today we remember Firefighter Michael Liston of Foynes Fire Brigade and Garda Brian Kelleher, Croom Gardaí, who both died in the line of duty at the scene of an RTC near Foynes. The families, friends and colleagues of both men are very much in our thoughts today.

🔥🚒 Training Course Update! 🔥🚒

We're thrilled to share a class photo capturing the camaraderie and achievement of our firefighters. A huge thank you to Course Director S.A.F.O Robert Page and our dedicated instructors, S.O Karl Carton, S.O Darren Murphy, S.S.O John Madden, and S.O Paddy Busher, for their guidance and expertise throughout the course.

But the spotlight doesn't end there! We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to the entire class. Your hard work, determination, and teamwork have been the driving force behind the success of this training. Each one of you has demonstrated unwavering commitment to serving and protecting our community.

Stay tuned for more updates and exclusive glimpses into our firefighter's journey. Here's to the incredible accomplishments of our team! 🌟 📸👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

🔥🚒 Training Course Update! 🔥🚒

Our intensive Breathing Apparatus Initial Training Course at Louth Fire Service Training School will officially conclude today, February 23rd, 2024. It's been an incredible journey filled with dedication and growth.

Over the past two weeks, our firefighters have tackled challenging scenarios, honed critical skills, and demonstrated unwavering commitment to their life-saving duties. From intense simulations to hands-on exercises, every moment has been a testament to their professionalism and resilience.

As we reflect on this journey, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all participants for their hard work and dedication. Your determination and teamwork have been truly inspiring.

Stay tuned for an exclusive look at the highlights from the training course! We'll be sharing images capturing the moments of camaraderie, action, and achievement. 📸

A special thank you to our instructors, support staff, and everyone involved in making this training a success. Your dedication to excellence is what sets our fire service apart.

Here's to our firefighters and their ongoing commitment to serving and protecting our community! 🌟 🎉👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

🔥🚒 Training Course Update! 🔥🚒

Our firefighters at Louth Fire Service Training School have been putting in the hard yards over the past two weeks, mastering critical skills for their Breathing Apparatus Initial Training Course. From intense simulations to hands-on exercises, their dedication and commitment have been truly commendable.

As we approach Friday, February 22nd, 2024, our firefighters will undergo their final evaluations, marking the culmination of this demanding course. Join us in cheering them on and stay tuned for updates! We'll be sharing exclusive images and videos, giving you a glimpse into their journey of growth and proficiency. 📅👨‍🚒👩‍🚒