Laois Fire & Rescue Service

Mountmellick fire station

Laois fire station gets shipping container for toilet facilities

The first Urban Search and Rescue Instructor course held in Abbeyleix, Laois last September, ahead of construction of the new national training centre.

Laois chosen as home of new €4m national rescue training centre

Burnt debris in Smiths Field, Mountmellick posted on September 22 by Mountmellick Tidy Town in a plea for the vandalism to stop.

WATCH: Fires by Laois vandals damaged pricey new public walkway

Chimneys and illegal rubbish burning top causes of fires in Laois

Bog fire near Ballyroan in Laois on August 12, 2026.

WATCH: Laois bogfire near Portlaoise believed due to illegal activity

The fire in Mountmellick's Smiths Field / Kirwan Park on Thursday, July 30, and a fireworks wrapper pictured discarded in Kirwan Park on the day.

Fireworks reported following Laois wildfire as Gardaí investigate

More details emerge on major fire in Laois town after homes evacuated

Gardaí at the scene of the fire.

Gardaí issue update after major fire in Laois town

A Laois County Fire & Rescue Service vehicle.

Forest fire warning extended for Laois ahead of bank holiday weekend

The training at the building in Ballyroan ready for demolition.

Laois Fire & Rescue host simulated explosion exercise in Ballyroan

Firefighters in Laois have battled gorse, scrub, bog and hay fires

Laois fire crews battled over 20 fires as warnings remain in place

WATCH: Fire at popular tourist spot as warnings issued across Laois

People in Laois urged to avoid lighting BBQs in heatwave

Laois drivers warned of bushes on fire on N80 roadside near Portlaoise

Fire warning issued in Laois amid soaring hot temperatures

No children hurt as Laois Gardaí and fire crews respond to bus blaze on M7

Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Barry Walsh, MCC hands keys of new fire engine to James Brown, Station officer Portlaoise with Portlaoise firefighters in 2025. Photo: Alf Harvey

New assistant fire chief role created due to high demand for Laois fire services
Laois County Council advertises for additional Assistant Chief Fire Officer role
Hannah Cahill

Long awaited funding announced for two new fire stations in Laois

The current Rathdowney Fire Station building will be demolished as part of the plans for a new station in Newtownperry.

Plans for new fire station in Laois progresses after 23-year wait

Pictured: File photo

BREAKING: Fire, gardaí and ambulance crews attend crash on busy Laois road, dela...

WATCH: Laois County Fire and Rescue Service help rescue dog from disused Offaly ...

PICTURES: Laois lifesaving fire crew celebrate with families in Portlaoise

Portlaoise Fire Station was by far the busiest station in Laois last year with over 400 turn-outs (Photo: Google Maps).

Laois firefighters responded to record number of emergencies last year

Rathdowney Fire Station problems higlighted in Dáil.

Plea for money to replace Laois fire station with no women's toilets or showers

PHOTOS: Laois fire service pays tribute to Mountmellick families

Photos via Laois County Fire & Rescue Service

PICTURES: Families of Laois firefighters celebrated with moving event

PHOTOS: Engines at the ready! Laois Dad brings exciting surprise to local primar...

PHOTOS: Laois Fire Service holds touching event for family members
Stradbally fire fighters hold their annual family evening this week
Hannah Cahill

Pictured: Laois County Fire and Rescue Service attend fallen trees during Storm Bram. Photo: Laois County Council

Revealed: Full extent of Storm Bram damage across Laois

PICTURES: Laois firefighters and their families honoured with special events

PICTURES: Laois firefighters and their families honoured with special events

Laois life-saving firefighters honoured at family event in Portarlington

The dumped rubbish in a Portlaoise estate and the flames as it burned next to a timber fenced garden. Photos courtesy of Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley

PICTURES: 'Serious' huge pile of rubbish set on fire next to Laois homes

PICTURES: Familiar faces in Laois for Ógra Live Well Expo 2025

The flooded N80 road in Mountmellick on Thursday morning, November 13. Photos: Leinster Express

PICTURES: Flooded N80 road at risk of closure in Laois town waiting eight years ...

WATCH: Car erupts into flames in busy Laois square

Pictured: File photo

Breaking: Emergency services respond to road crash in Laois

The Main Street entrance to Bernie's SuperValu in Roscrea which was extensively damaged in an overnight fire. Photo: D. Keegan

Portlaoise fire crew's long battle overnight at shopping centre fire in Roscrea

Areas including Plymouth, Gunnislake, Morwellham Quay, and Calstock have recived alerts

Two roads closed by floods in Laois as motorists advised by fire service

Pictured: Rathdowney fire station, April 2025. Photo: Maps

'Unacceptable': Site bought for new Laois fire station sits idle since 2009

Laois Fire service at the fire in The Coffee Pot Mountmellick in 2022. Photo: Leinster Express

New plans for Laois café closed by fire three years ago

Pictured: Laois County Council urges public not to contribute to bonfires

Council calls on public to report stockpiling of bonfire materials in Laois

Stradbally fire crew members Derek, Justin and Jack on duty for Fire Safety Awareness Week in SuperValu Stradbally.

Delay for Laois fire station reaching construction tenders stage

Laois County Council staff with Laois Fire and Rescue Service, launching redesigned training vehicle.Photo: Michael Scully

Laois Fire Service unveils unique redesign to fleet

A Laois Fire Service tender. Photo: Leinster Express

Derelict building damaged by fire in Laois village

Stop Go in place for Mountmellick as Laois fire crews attend flood. Photos; Leinster Express

Storm Amy causes N80 road flood in Laois town

The aftermath of the fire in Maryborough Village estate, Portlaoise, pictured on July 5. Photo: Leinster Express

Laois Fire Service to mark Fire Safety Week with local Q&A's

pic credit Laois County Fire and Rescue Services

Tractor drives into canal in Laois

Portarlington Fire Service will be raising funds for Aoibheann's Pink Tie.

Laois Fire Crew to raise funds for childhood cancer charity

Stradbally members of Laois Fire and Rescue Service on collection duty.

Laois firefighters in Stradbally collect at Electric Picnic for children's cance...

File photo

Malicious false alarms to Laois Fire Service more than triples

The incident happened at Maddaboy, Murroe

Emergency services dealing with crash on the N80 in Laois

WATCH: Fire raging at farm near Portarlington

A swan rescued from Kilminchy lake and a rainbow of oil covering the lake. Photos: Kildare Animal Rescue & John Cowhig

Animal rescue underway in Laois as oil spill hits swans and ducks

Laois Fire Service issues Condition Red alert

The aftermath of a severe fire in Maryborough housing estate Portlaoise. Photo: Leinster Express / Laois Live

UPDATE: 'No-one injured' in severe fire in Laois housing estate

WATCH: Serious fire has gutted two houses in Laois town

Picture Credit Laois Offaly Gardai

Garda Community Engagement taking place in a number of towns in Laois