Fire Safety Complaints

We’re saddened to learn of the passing of one of our finest, Retired F/F Fergus Moore. Our thoughts are with his wife Maura, daughter Emma, sons Dano and Tom, extended family, colleagues and friends. Funeral details are below… May he rest in peace. rip.ie/death-notice/fergus-m…

ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE! Following are the locations with full road closures in place on the motorways currently M50 : M50 between J06 - BLANCHARDSTOWN and J05 - FINGLAS Direction northbound M50 between J05 - FINGLAS and J06 - BLANCHARDSTOWN Direction southbound N4 : N4 J01 - M50 Interchange Direction eastbound Slip to City and M50 northbound M7 : M7 between J16 - PORTLAOISE and J17 - PORTLAOISE Direction both M7 between J29 - M7/N24 and J30 - M7/N18/M20 Direction both M8 : M8 J09 - CASHEL(SOUTH) Direction northbound M8 J06- Arbourhill and J09 Owen and Biggs Lot- Direction southbound M18 : M18/N18 J11 - DROMOLAND Direction both M18/N18 J13 - TULLA Direction northbound M18/N18 between J02 - DOCK and J01 - ROSSBRIEN Direction southbound M18/N18 J14 - BAREFIELD Direction southbound Slip R458 to M18 M18/N18 between J15 - CRUSHEEN and J14 - BAREFIELD Direction southbound M20 : M20/N20 between J04 - PATRICKSWELL and J03 - RAHEEN Direction northbound Significant delays to your journey are likely to occur. Please use a different route for your journey. #TIITraffic @GardaTraffic @LiveDrive @DCCTraffic @DubFireBrigade

Congestion Report: M50 Southbound: J04 - J06 & J12 - J13. Delays on routes around Dublin: N3/M3 (E), N4/M4 (E), N7 (E) M1 (S). Closures on following routes: M7 - J16 - J18 BOTH DIRECTIONS M7 - J29 - J30 BOTH DIRECTIONS M8 - J9 - J8 NORTHBOUND M8 - J18- SOUTHBOUND M18 - J2 - J1 - SOUTHBOUND M18 - J11 - J14 NORTHBOUND Drive with care! #TII #Slowdown

Please check traffic.tii.ie/ for updates on current incidents, roadworks and road closures.

Don’t forget, time springs forward by 1 hour at 01:00 tonight, to daylight savings time. Take the time today to check expiry dates on your smoke alarms and change batteries where necessary. #STOPfire #FireSafetyIrl

Today marks the 18th Anniversary of the passing of Firefighter Michael Liston of Foynes Fire Brigade & Garda Brian Kelleher of Croom Gardaí. They died in the line of duty at an RTC near Barrigone, on the N69. The families, friends & colleagues of both men remain in our thoughts.

Our Retained Firefighters recently underwent a 1 day RTC refresher course in Kilmallock. The course focused on stabilisation & extrication, and included some mini exercises. Our thanks to all participants & instructors for facilitating the successful running of the course. #RTC

'Heroes': Limerick firefighters and bar staff save choking man's life limerickleader.ie/news/local…

SAREX26 was a multi-agency river rescue and search exercise led by #Limerick Fire and Rescue Service, designed to strengthen coordination and interoperability between responding agencies operating in the river environment. The run-in to the exercise included detailed planning, safety briefings, and lectures on the search methodology to be employed, delivered by LCFRS. This phase also involved close engagement with partner agencies, including Limerick Civil Defence, to ensure a shared understanding ahead of live operations. The first phase of the exercise consisted of a navigation from Limerick City to Ardnacrusha, during which local, site-specific hazards and hydrologically challenging features of the river were identified. This provided valuable context for operational planning and future incident response. The exercise scenario involved a pleasure craft sinking with multiple casualties entering the water. Resources deployed included rescue boats, land search teams, a drone team, and specialist vehicles, including an on-site coordination unit. Effective inter-agency working ensured all casualties were located and recovered in a controlled and timely manner. LCFRS was supported by Naval Service Reserve, Clare Civil Defence, Civil Defence College, and MRCC. A number of learning points were identified, which will inform future training and further enhance joint operational effectiveness. #LimerickEdgeEmbrace @LimerickFire

#StormChandra will bring an unsettled day tomorrow Limerick is covered by a Status Yellow wind warning from 03:00-23:00 Beware of: - fallen trees/debris - Wave overtopping - hazardous travelling conditions For advice on dealing with adverse weather see winterready.ie

Our best wishes to ACFO Séamus Barrett, who retires today after 24 years service in Clare County Fire & Rescue Service and Limerick Fire & Rescue Service. We would like to thank Séamus for his hard work and dedication, and wish him a long and happy retirement.

New Year, new me, new smoke alarm?! Get your New Year off to a fire safe start by checking the expiration date on your smoke alarm. If it is past the expiry date, replace it. If it’s still in date, push and hold the test button until the alarm sounds. #TestitTuesday #STOPfire

All of us in Limerick Fire & Rescue are saddened to hear of the sudden passing of former Newcastle West Firefighter, Patrick (Pa) O’ Dwyer. Pa’s funeral arrangements can be viewed here: rip.ie/death-notice/patrick-… Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Ringing in the New Year in Limerick City Fire Station, and seconds later at 00:00:29, rolling out to the first call of 2026! A very happy and prosperous New Year to all of our followers.

And with that, the 2025 season comes to an end. Happy New Year from all of us in Limerick Fire & Rescue Service. #NewYear2026 #NewYearsEve

Red Watch completed their day shift at 18:30, relieved by Green Watch. Blue Watch take over at 09:30 tomorrow. Across the county, firefighters are ready to respond to our 6 retained stations. In MRCC the centre is staffed continuously, with the next shift coming on duty at 20:00

A happy and peaceful Christmas to all of our followers, from everyone in Limerick Fire & Rescue Service.

We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, and Limericks first dog Henri to Mulgrave street this morning for a Christmas visit. We would like to wish the Mayor and all Limerick City & County Council staff a happy and peaceful Christmas.

An early Christmas present for the Bumbleance Ambulance Service. Limerick Fire & Rescue Sports & Social Club ran two events this year including a Golf Classic & Barbecue with all profits going to this fantastic charity. Merry Christmas & many thanks to all who kindly donated.

We are devastated to announce the death of SSO Eugene Cusack, Blue Watch, Limerick City Fire Station. Eugene passed away peacefully this afternoon surrounded by his family. Eugene’s funeral details will be announced in due course. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.