Donegal firefighters are set to be equipped with two new ‘Class B’ fire appliances as part of a €20.8 million funding allocation.
‘Class B’ fire appliances are the first appliances mobilised to all incidents.
They generally carry 1,800 litres of water, have a main pump built in and carry equipment including a selection of hoses, ladders, breathing apparatus equipment, hydraulic cutting equipment, chimney fire equipment and first aid equipment.
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD announced that the funding for the units will be allocated in three tranches from 2023 to 2025.
Speaking about the Fire services, Minister O’Brien said, “I have a longstanding admiration and respect for the work of the fire services. Our firefighters are dedicated and committed people that protect lives, communities, property and local infrastructure from fire and other emergency situations. The allocation of these 40 new appliances is a clear demonstration of the Government’s support for local authority Fire and Rescue services and its commitment to strengthening emergency response capacities.”
This news comes following the conclusion of Fire Safety Week, which this year ran from the 9th to 15th of October.
This news comes following the conclusion of Fire Safety Week, which this year ran from the 9th to 15th of October. During Fire Safety Week, community groups were asked to check in with vulnerable neighbours, family and friends in their communities. A working smoke alarm is the first line of defence should a fire break out at home and an additional €100,000 has been invested this year, through the expanded Community Smoke Alarm Scheme from local Fire Authorities, to provide specially adapted smoke alarms for more vulnerable members of our society.
