Mayo County Fire Service

31/05/2026

Firefighters from Ballyhaunis fire station were present at the Ballyhaunis Summer Festival yesterday.

It was a fun day for everyone with a vibrant mix of family fun and community spirit.

The firefighters were on hand throughout the day providing important fire safety advice for homeowners, particularly the elderly and more vulnerable members of our communities, while also providing a demonstration of what happens when we are called to attend Road Traffic Collision’s 💥

Events like these are a great reminder of the strength of community, bringing people of all ages together to celebrate culture, creativity, heritage and the spirit of inclusion. It was wonderful to see support from all the local organisations, businesses, volunteers, and families who helped make the day a great success.

29/05/2026

Firefighters from across County Mayo recently completed a QQI Road Transportation course, gaining hands-on experience in the latest extrication techniques, rescue tools, and emerging vehicle technologies.

Throughout a challenging but highly rewarding week of practical training and simulated exercises, crews developed the skills needed to safely and effectively rescue people trapped in vehicles following Road Traffic Collisions.

A great achievement for all involved and an important investment in keeping our communities safe. 🚒

28/05/2026

📣🟠"Amber Thursday"

📆Thursday 28th May

Leading up to the June Bank Holiday Weekend, "Amber Thursday" is a joint initiative to promote Fire, Road and Water Safety awareness to highlight the various risks associated with fire, road and water-based activities over the summer season.

Therefore, the public are being urged to be aware of the risks and dangers every time they use a road, go into water and interact with anything flammable and to take a minute to ensure what they are doing is safe and responsible.

27/05/2026

An bhfuil tú ag cur fáilte roimh foghlaimeoirí Gaeilge an samhradh seo?

With the summer Gaeltacht course season fast approaching, Mayo Fire Service is reminding households of the importance of fire safety when accommodating foghlaimeoirí Gaeilge.

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has published “Fire Safety in Gaeltacht Households Accommodating Foghlaimeoirí Gaeilge 2026” to help keep both hosts and students safe.

The guidance document (ar fáil i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla) can be downloaded here.

Let’s keep everyone safe this summer.

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27/05/2026

🟠 HIGH FIRE RISK ALERT – CONDITION ORANGE 🟠

A Forest Fire Danger Notice is in effect from May 25th to May 29th, 2026.

Warm, dry weather and dead vegetation mean a high risk of forest fires across the country.

What You Need to Know:
🚫 Do NOT light fires or BBQs in forests or open land.
👀 Stay vigilant and report any fire or suspicious activity to 999 or 112.
🌳 Forest owners: check firebreaks, review fire plans, and have firefighting tools ready.
🚗 Public: Obey all safety bye-laws and never block forest access roads.

If you see a fire:
1. Call 999/112 immediately.
2. Move to a safe area, upwind of the fire.
3. Do NOT try to fight the fire yourself.

Let’s work together to protect our forests.

BE PREPARED. BE VIGILANT. STAMP OUT FOREST FIRES.

More info: https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/0a7637f3/FireDangerNotice03of2026ConditionOrange250526.pdf

26/05/2026

25/05/2026

With the warm weather it's important to remember that unintentional actions can lead to outdoor fires. Please keep fire safety in mind while enjoying the sunshine.

24/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to the Open Day at Castlebar Fire Station yesterday. It was great to meet so many members of the community and share a look behind the scenes of the fire service.

We really appreciate your support and hope you enjoyed the day!

22/05/2026

Leas Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Ger Deere together with fire, road and water safety officials gathered at The National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park, to launch this year’s ‘Amber Thursday’ ahead of the June Bank Holiday Weekend, which is traditionally a busy time for such services.

More: https://www.mayo.ie/news/Amber-Thursday-2026