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'Crisis' in Laois Fire Service an opportunity for ambulance service, says union official

A union official believes the ‘crisis’ facing fire services in Laois could pose a real opportunity for local ambulance services. SIPTU’s Brendan O’Brien was speaking after Retained Firefighters voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action ...

18 Jan 2023 at 20:23

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Laois motorists are being reminded to allow emergency access

Laois residents are being asked to be mindful of the emergency services when parking at public amenities in the county. Laois’s Fire Chief Declan Power said Glenbarrow in the Slieve Blooms in particular is an area where there can be ...

12 Aug 2022 at 21:53

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Laois Fire Station Officers issue appeal and advice on Halloween bonfires

The County Laois Fire and Rescue Services have warned the public bonfires and fireworks are illegal and should be avoided but also issued guidance to those who insist on maintaining the dangerous traditions. The Station Officers ...

28 Oct 2020 at 21:00

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Laois County Fire and Rescue Service crew open the station doors to the public #pictures

Big crowds turned out at Laois County Fire and Rescue Service stations in Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Portarlington, Rathdowney, Durrow, Abbeyleix, Stradbally and Durrow for the annual open nights. Photographer Denis Byrne went ...

27 Oct 2018 at 14:07

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Laois council announces plans for local Fire Station

Laois County Council has revealed plans to upgrade the county's fire and rescue service's capacity to respond to emergencies through the expansion of the Mountrath base. The council has published details of a plan to build a ...

06 Nov 2018 at 16:35

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Big overhaul of a Laois fire station on the cards

Mountrath is in line for a new fire station, according to Laois TD and Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie Flanagan. Minister Flanagan said the go-ahead has been given for a rebuild. “The approval of funding is real ...

21 Nov 2019 at 18:05

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Stradbally man Liam Kelly retires after 30 years with Laois Fire and Rescue Service

Stradbally man, Liam Kelly, has retired from Laois Fire and Rescue Service after almost 30 years serving his community and county. Due to retire in June of this year, Liam decided to leave the service six months early ...

04 Jan 2018 at 16:56

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Dry Halloween night made for busier year for Laois fire crews

A dry mild Halloween night meant that Laois County Fire and Rescue Service was slightly busier this year but fire crews worked with Gardaí and parents to ensure there were no major incidents. Chief Fire Officer ...

01 Nov 2017 at 17:31

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Status Yellow rainfall causes floods across Laois with freezing temperatures to follow

The heavy rainfall that was forecasted by Met Eireann has hit Laois hard overnight, with surface floods on many roads causing difficulty for morning commuters. Laois Fire & Rescue Service are attending flooded ...

22 Nov 2017 at 10:35

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Fire service warning as gorse and bog fire season sparks into life in Laois

The bog and gorse fire season is officially underway in Laois and the county's fire service has warned the public not to contribute to the costly problem through deliberate or careless actions. Laois Fire and ...

29 Mar 2017 at 12:36

Deliberate burning of rubbish causes bog fire near Portlaoise

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Illegal dumping causes bog fire near Portlaoise

The deliberate burning of illegal dumped rubbish is strongly suspected to be the cause of fire near Portlaoise that had the potential to last for days, according to the Laois Fire and Rescue Service. The ...

04 May 2017 at 18:19

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Emergency services dealing with bog fire at Togher

A number of Laois Fire and Rescue vehicles have been dispatched deal with a fire on a bog at Togher, on the outskirts of Portlaoise. The fire broke out this afternoon. A ‘Condition Red Extreme Fire Risk ...

04 May 2017 at 16:27

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