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Open Day at Callan Fire Station – Saturday, October 12
Callan Fire Station are hosting an Open Day this Saturday, October 12th.
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Open Night in Freshford Fire Station – Thursday, October 10
Freshford Fire Station are hosting an Open Night on October 10th.
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Interview with Anthea Browne – Chair of WFSN
Anthea Browne is Assistant Chief Fire Officer at Kildare Fire Service and Chair of the Women’s Fire Service Network.
National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management
Supporting the Fire Services in Ireland
The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) was set up in 2009. We are a section in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage who co-ordinate emergency responses and give support to the Irish Fire Service including fire safety promotion.
The NDFEM supports the fire services by updating work and safety guidelines for firefighters, providing a central training programme, issuing guidance on operational and other related matters and providing capital funding support for equipment and priority infrastructural projects.
The NDFEM also works with other government departments and the Local Authorities to form coordinated plans to deal with major emergencies like severe weather or flooding.