The GreenPlan aims to bring about environmental improvements across Laois’s fire stations and in the communities they serve through behavioural change.
Dublin Paramedic, Firefighter and Founder of The GreenPlan, Neil McCabe, signed a contract with Laois County Council at Durrow Fire Station on Wednesday morning.
Durrow Fire Station has been the first of the county’s eight fire stations to adopt The GreenPlan which operates on a three phase framework system; bronze for analyse, silver for reduce and gold for produce.
GreenPlan Captain and Laois Sub Statin Officer Ed Gallagher said the audits will begin at the remaining seven stations next week.
Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer with Laois Fire Service, Anthony Tynan, said the initiative is a priority for Laois County Council and Laois Fire Service. “The crews are involved here to try and build on our plan and try and adapt and lead the way. We are getting great buy-in.”