Sligo Fire service dealing with large forest fire
Sligo Fire Service is currently dealing with a large forest fire near Enniscrone. Mayo Fire Service and a Coillte helicopter are also helping tackle the blaze with people asked to stay away from the area. Four crews in total have been fighting three different fires in West Sligo since 5am…
Proposal to reduce Sligo Fire Service personnel ‘doesn’t make sense’
A proposal to downgrade and reduce the total number of members of Sligo Fire Service ‘doesn’t make sense.’ That’s according to Sinn Fein Councillor, Thomas Healy, who is calling on Sligo County Council not to follow through with the idea. The proposal includes reducing the full time members of the…
Sligo Fire Service attend the scene of a fire in Cartron Estate last night
Sligo Fire Service attended the scene of a fire in Cartron Estate last night. They were called to the scene of a house on fire at around 8.10pm last night and arrived a few minutes later. The small blaze was brought under control very quickly and there was no one…
Praise for Sligo Fire Service, the fastest in the country
Sligo Fire Service is being praised after it was revealed it has the fastest response times in the country. The performance of the Sligo Fire Service was highlighted at a county council meeting yesterday, Monday, during a report on Performance Indicators. Councillors paid tributes to all those who work with…