Laois County Fire & Rescue Service

12/05/2026

Your weekly reminder to test your smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms save lives.

Laois County Council Fire Safety Ireland

11/05/2026

30/04/2026

Laois County Council Advances Plans for New Stradbally Fire Station

The long-awaited development of a new Fire Station for Stradbally has reached a major milestone with the official signing of contracts between Laois County Council and Ormonde Construction on Wednesday the 29th April 2026.
The project will see the delivery of a state-of-the-art, two-bay fire station designed to meet the evolving needs of the local fire service and the growing community. Once complete, the facility will provide a modern base for Stradbally’s fire crews, featuring advanced training facilities, equipment storage, and dedicated administrative space.

Simon Walton, Director of Services at Laois County Council, commended the plans saying:
“We are delighted to partner with Ormonde Construction on this vital piece of infrastructure,” said Simon Walton, Director of Services for Laois County Council. “This new station represents a significant investment in the safety and wellbeing of the people of Stradbally and County Laois.

Ormonde Construction, known for their expertise in high-quality public works, is expected to begin work on-site in the coming weeks. The two-bay design is specifically tailored to house modern fire appliances and specialist rescue equipment, significantly enhancing the operational capabilities of the local brigade.
The new station is part of a wider commitment to upgrading emergency infrastructure across County Laois, providing a future-proofed environment for crews of Laois County Fire & Rescue Service to train and respond to emergencies.

30/04/2026

Recently, we were delighted to welcome Bru the Bernese Mountain Dog to Laois County Fire & Rescue Headquarters for a very happy reunion.
Back in March, Bru was out for a walk with his owner near Birr Castle when he wandered off and fell into what is believed to have been an old, concealed well, plunging almost 10 metres below ground.
With the hole too deep and dangerous for a standard rescue, Offaly Fire & Rescue immediately requested assistance from the Laois Fire & Rescue Technical Rescue Team.
Firefighters worked for several hours using special equipment and training to safely bring Bru back to the surface.
Thankfully, Bru was rescued without serious injury and was reunited with his relieved owner.

Laois County Council Fire Safety Ireland

29/04/2026

Water responder drills are essential for fire services to ensure they are prepared to handle water-related emergencies effectively. These pictures were taken at a recent drill night, our firefighters are continuously training and upskilling for such events.

Fire Safety Ireland Laois County Council

28/04/2026

A weekly reminder to test your smoke alarms.

For more FREE fire safety in the home advise please visit www.laois.ie

Laois County Council Fire Safety Ireland

21/04/2026

A friendly reminder to test your smoke alarm weekly. Working smoke alarms save lives.
Laois County Council Fire Safety Ireland

16/04/2026

The Laois County Fire & Rescue Service are at the careers information day today organised as part of the Laois Traveller Action Group and Community Garda Focus Group Initiative in Portlaoise Parish Centre.

08/04/2026

Come visit us today at the Live Well Expo in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.

Members of the Fire Service will be on hand to give free fire safety advice and answer any queries you may have.

They also have information on our various initiatives such as:

Free smoke alarms for older or vulnerable members of the community.

How to register a group for a free fire safety in the home presentation and much more.

Laois County Council Fire Safety Ireland

02/04/2026

Weather Advisory Warning - Wind

Friday 3rd April 12 a.m. to Saturday 4th April 2 p.m.

01/04/2026

The clocks changed at the weekend. It is also a good time to check the batteries in your smoke alarm.

Working smoke alarms save lives. For more information on fire safety in the home please visit https://laois.ie/emergency-services/fire-prevention-and-safety/fire-safety-guidelines

We have our fire safety in the home booklet available to download in a number of languages for free.

Laois County Council Fire Safety Ireland