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Cork County Fire Service Ensure that building construction is in compliance with the building regulations. Prepare for major emergencies. Bantry Fire Station.
Cork County Fire and Building Control Department provides a fire and rescue service, in order to achieve the following objectives:
Assist the public in maintaining adequate fire safety in buildings. The Department is located at four regional offices:
County Hall, Cork. (HQ)
Market Green, Midleton. Mallow Fire Station. In addition, the fire service operates from 20 fire stations around the county
Earlier this year, we officially opened a new state-of-the-art fire station in .
Clonakilty Fire Station is staffed by a local crew of 12 which is made up of a station officer, sub-station officer, 2 driver mechanics and 8 firefighters who respond to approximately 150 incidents per year.
The new fire station has an appliance bay which accommodates two fire brigade appliances and a domestic bay to house the watch room, muster bay, kitchenette, lecture/training room and ancillary spaces.
These new facilities help the crew to respond to any incidents and support their local community.
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Local Government Ireland Cork County Fire Service
26/06/2026
It’s Your Council Day!
Did you know there’s 20 fire stations in Cork County with over 240 firefighters? 👩🚒
In 2025, fire brigades across Cork County responded 3,904 times to 999/112 emergency calls.
That’s nearly 11 turn outs every single day, a clear reminder of the constant demand on our firefighters and the vital role they play in keeping our communities safe.🔥
Our firefighters deal with such incidents on a regular occurrence:
🔥 Fires (outdoor, house, commercial, industrial)
🚗 Road Traffic Collisions
☢️ Hazardous Materials
🏊 Swift Water Rescue
⛑️ Emergency First Responder
🚧 Road Hazards
🌊 Flooding
Fire safety is priority and our firefighters promote home fire safety throughout the year with pop up fire safety stands, school visits and group talks.
Our firefighters don’t just fight fires!
Cork County Council
25/06/2026
⚠️ WEATHER WARNING – STATUS ORANGE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ⛈️
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange Thunderstorm Warning for Cork, Kerry and Waterford.
🕓 Valid: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Thursday 25th June
⚡ Thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening, bringing the potential for:
🌧️ Heavy downpours leading to localised flooding
⚡ Frequent lightning
🧊 Hail
💨 Very gusty winds
🚗 Hazardous driving conditions
Please take extra care if you’re travelling or spending time outdoors. Secure any loose outdoor items, avoid unnecessary journeys during severe storms if possible, and never drive through flooded roads.
📱 Stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings from Met Éireann.
🚨 If you encounter an emergency, call 999 or 112.
Stay safe and look out for your family, neighbours and those who may be more vulnerable.
25/06/2026
School’s out… but fire safety is always in! 🚒🔥
Clonakilty Fire Brigade was delighted to visit the 2nd and 3rd class pupils of Barryroe National School to deliver an engaging and interactive fire safety presentation.
Driver/Mechanic John O’Regan and Firefighter Oisín O’Halloran spoke with the pupils about fire prevention, staying safe at home, what to do in the event of a fire, and gave them an insight into the vital role of the fire service.
A special thank you to the staff and pupils of Barryroe National School for the warm welcome, and especially to Lochlann and Shea, who were delighted to have their dad, Firefighter Oisín O’Halloran, visit their school.
We hope everyone enjoyed the visit and came away with some important fire safety knowledge to share at home.
Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable summer from all at Clonakilty Fire Brigade. 🚒☀️
23/06/2026
Millstreet Fire Brigade was delighted to visit Hollymount National School today.
Thank you to the staff and pupils for the warm welcome. We enjoyed promoting fire safety awareness and giving the children a hands-on look at the work of the fire service. 🚒👨🚒
23/06/2026
HIGH FIRE RISK ALERT – CONDITION ORANGE 🟠
A Forest Fire Danger Notice is in effect until Saturday 27th June 2026.
Warm, dry weather and dead vegetation mean a high risk of forest fires across the country.
What You Need to Know:
🚫 Do NOT light fires or BBQs in forests or open land.
👀 Stay vigilant and report any fire or suspicious activity to 999 or 112.
🌳 Forest owners: check firebreaks, review fire plans, and have firefighting tools ready.
🚗 Public: Obey all safety bye-laws and never block forest access roads.
If you see a fire:
1. Call 999/112 immediately.
2. Move to a safe area, upwind of the fire.
3. Do NOT try to fight the fire yourself.
Let’s work together to protect our forests.
BE PREPARED. BE VIGILANT. STAMP OUT FOREST FIRES.
More info: www.met.ie/fire-weather-index
gov.ie/fire-danger-notices
22/06/2026
A great day in Clonakilty at the launch of the Clonakilty Community First Responders.
The event brought together Cork County Fire Service, the Irish Coast Guard, National Ambulance Service, An Garda Síochána, West Cork Rapid Response and the Irish Red Cross, showcasing the teamwork and dedication that help keep our communities safe.
Congratulations to all involved and best wishes to the Clonakilty Community First Responders as they begin this valuable service for the local community.
22/06/2026
Honoured to welcome Cllr. Bernard Moynihan, Cllr. Ian Doyle - Deputy Mayor of County Cork, Minister Jerry Buttimer TD, and Ms. Eileen Coleman - Director of Services at Cork County Council, to our Fire Safety Stand at Cork Summer Show 2026.
Our guests were warmly welcomed by Station Officer Chris Gledhill and Assistant Chief Fire Officer Aidan Glavin.
We greatly appreciate them taking the time out of their busy schedules to stop by, chat with us, and support our fire safety awareness efforts.
Cork Summer Show Cork County Council
21/06/2026
🚒 A Fantastic Weekend at the Cork Summer Show 🚒
A huge thank you to everyone who visited our Fire Safety Stand at the Cork Summer Show over the last two days. It was fantastic to meet so many people and promote fire safety awareness.
A special thank you to all the children who took part in our “Find the Fire Hazards” competition. We received a huge number of entries, and due to the fantastic response, the winners will be contacted directly over the couple of weeks.
Thank you all for your support and for helping make the weekend such a success.
📸 If you spot yourself, your family, or friends in our photos, be sure to tag them! 🙌🏻
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