Cavan County Fire Service

Fire engines unable to access Fleming's Folly at Cashel Cross entrance this afternoon due to parked vehicles partially blocking the entrance. Please leave room for emergency service access when parking at public amenities - it could be your loved ones that need assistance

The Cavan bypass is temporarily closed between the Ballyhaise and Cootehill Rd exits as Cavan Town brigade deals with a vehicle fire

Although the peak of the heatwave has passed, warm and dry conditions persist and a high risk of wildfires remains. The public is asked to:

- Not light fires or BBQs in or around forests, grasslands or bog land
- Dispose of ci******es and other smoking materials safely
- Park vehicles safely in a way that will not obstruct emergency services
- If you see an outdoor fire call 112 or 999 immediately and move back to a safe area - don't tackle it yourself
- Landowners are reminded that agricultural burning is not permitted
- Don't fly drones near wildland fires or emergency aircraft.

Twelve firefighters from across County Cavan this week successfully completed a five day, QQI-certified Hazardous Materials course at Cavan Civil Defence HQ. Ten of the participants have now completed their Level 6 Certificate in Firefighting Operations, the first group in Cavan to achieve this qualification.

Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, Cllr Carmel Brady stopped by on Friday afternoon to congratulate the firefighters on their achievement. Pictured are (Back row): SSO Eamon Mulcahy, course assistant; Brendan McGovern, Cathal Lynch, Vincent Conaty, Philip Morgan, Aaron Pickens, Conal Johnston, Rory McPartlin, Szymon Placzek, Richard Coote, Colm O'Reilly, Marcin Nowak, and Conor Harrington.

(Front row): SO Philip Kelleher, Cork County Fire Service, Instructor; Marty Trainor, Course Director; Carmel Prior, Civil Defence Officer; Sinéad Sweeney, Chief Fire Officer; Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council Cllr Carmel Brady; Chief Executive, Eoin Doyle; Head of Finance, IT, and Emergency Services, Margaret McNally; SO John Lovett, Instructor; and SO Joey McDonald, Instructor.

Thanks to Cavan Civil Defence for the use of their excellent facility, and to Kyte Powertech, Ultra Clean Technology, and Cavan Institute for allowing us to undertake off-site exercises at their premises.

PHOTO: Adrian Donohoe.

The official opening of Ballyjamesduff Fire Station will take place tomorrow, Friday, 29th May from 4-6pm. All are welcome.

Firefighters from across the county undertook Emergency Traffic Management training this week at locations around Cavan Town, including Lakeland Retail Park and Moynehall. Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, Cllr John Paul Feeley stopped by today to wish participants well and commend them and their instructors on their ongoing efforts to keep the people of Cavan safe.

Cavan County Fire Service will be conducting Emergency Traffic Management Training in the Moynehall area (on the L-6503-1 between the junction with the N55 and Roscalgan Roundabout) between 2pm and 5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week. Some delays can be expected. We thank the public for their cooperation as our firefighters undertake this important training.

Christmas is a magical time, when we get to pause, reflect, and spend time with our loved ones, but for the fire service, it can also be a busy time. Please celebrate safely this Christmas, but be assured that, if needed, our firefighters will be on hand to help you 24 hours a day throughout the holiday period.
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