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Fire and Emergency Services


This Department provides the planning and legislative framework for the enforcement of fire safety and the operation of the fire service through the Fire Services Act, 1981. Advice and guidance is given to fire authorities on fire safety and on emergency planning. Guidance on fire safety is also given to those in charge of premises. Financial assistance is provided to fire authorities by way of grants towards the cost of providing fire stations and the purchase of fire appliances and emergency and rescue equipment including communications equipment.  The section also publishes the national fire statistics.

 

Contact Details:

Phone Number  +353 (0)1-888 2000
Fax No.            +353 (0)1 888 2645

Fire Services and Emergency Planning Section,
Room G.59,
Customs House,              
Dublin 1.