Two New Fire Appliances Strengthen Emergency Response Across County Louth
Two new fire appliances have joined the fleet of Louth County Council Fire and Rescue Service. One appliance will be based at Dundalk Fire Station and the second appliance will be based at Drogheda Fire Station. The new vehicles will help firefighters respond to emergencies across the county, including along major road networks and in growing communities of Dundalk and Drogheda.
Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Cllr Dolores Minogue, welcomed the arrival of the new appliances, saying:
"The arrival of these two new fire appliances is an important investment in public safety and in the communities we serve. Our firefighters provide an exceptional service every day, often in challenging circumstances. It is essential that they have the equipment they need to do their job safely and effectively. These vehicles will help ensure that residents, businesses and visitors across County Louth continue to receive a fast and reliable emergency response when they need it most."
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony for the fire appliances at Drogheda Fire Station, Mayor of the Borough District of Drogheda, Cllr Declan Power, said:
"I want to also acknowledge the arrival of these new fire appliances and to commend the work that our fire services do on a daily basis. As one of the organisers of National Services Day, which takes place on the first Saturday of September, I hope to see Drogheda's newest fire appliance on display at this year's event, giving members of the public an opportunity to see it up close and to recognise the fantastic service our firefighters provide to the community, to Drogheda and to County Louth each and every day."
The new appliances are part of ongoing investment in fire and emergency services. Funding was provided by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage through the Government's Fire Services Capital Programme, which is managed by the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management.
Chief Executive of Louth County Council, David Conway, said:
"As County Louth continues to grow, the demand for fire and rescue services also increases. These new vehicles will help improve emergency response, support firefighter safety and strengthen the service we provide to communities across the county. I would like to acknowledge the continued support of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in funding this important investment."
Louth County Council Fire and Rescue Service responds to hundreds of emergency incidents every year. These include fires, road traffic collisions, severe weather events and flooding. The new appliances are part of an ongoing fleet replacement programme. This programme ensures that firefighters have access to modern, reliable equipment as they continue to protect communities across Dundalk, Drogheda and the wider County Louth area.
Chief Fire Officer with Louth County Council Fire and Rescue Service, Robert Page, said:
"These new appliances will further strengthen our emergency response service. They include the latest firefighting, rescue and communications technology and are designed to deal with a wide range of incidents. From fires and road traffic collisions to flooding and severe weather events, these vehicles will help our firefighters respond quickly and effectively while maintaining the highest standards of safety for both crews and the public."
