Limerick Fire & Rescue

31/10/2026

It’s finally here, a spoooooooktacular Halloween!

As night falls and the zombies begin to rise, 🧟‍♂️ here’s a few tips to stay safe.

🎆 Fireworks, while spectacular looking, are illegal, and can cause life changing injuries. Stay well away from them.

🔥 Only attended organised bonfire displays. Ensure adults are in control and keep well back from the fire. Bonfires without supervision may contain rubbish and other nasties.

🧙 Keep witches, ghouls, goblins and vampires well away from naked flames and stoves/open fires while they are wearing their costumes.

🚗 Drivers! While out tonight ensure you keep an especially close eye out for trick or treaters. Be aware that they may appear when you least expect.

Remember, in an emergency, dial 112/999.

Most of all, have a safe and fun Halloween 🎃

30/10/2026

It’s International Control Room Week, where we celebrate the voices at the other end of the phone or radio, and acknowledge the amazing and unseen work that they carry out.

Limerick is the home of the Munster Regional Communications Centre (a.k.a Fire Control), and the team here handle all Fire Service 112/999 calls for Munster, mobilising a total of 69 Fire Stations to over 10,000 incidents each year.

As well as taking emergency calls, mobilising Fire Service resources and dealing with all radio traffic, they also contact partner agencies such as the Gardaí, National Ambulance Service, Coastguard, ESB, etc. where they are required to assist at an incident.

The role of a control operator is varied, and one of the most important in the Emergency Services, as they are the starting point in the chain of providing help for any emergency.

Please show your appreciation for our “Hero’s in Headsets” in the MRCC!

22/10/2026

Across Fire Safety Week, firefighters hosted open days in several stations as well as going out and about in their local communities offering fire safety advice and visiting local establishments. Thanks to all who visited stations and interacted with our crews.

22/10/2026

A unsettled Bank Holiday weekend lies ahead, with Limerick covered by a Status Yellow rain and wind warning for Storm Austen tonight, valid from 19:00 until 10:00 tomorrow. Further indications are that rain and wind will feature prominently for most of the weekend.

Take time today to tidy away any loose items outside, and ensure drains are clear of leaves.

📱Remember to charge up any items like phones, tablets and power banks today.

🔦 Keep a torch and batteries handy in case of a power outage.

👴🏻👵🏻 Check in on any vulnerable family members or neighbours to see if they need assistance.

Conditions overnight may lead to localised flooding, fallen trees/branches or debris.

🚗 Allow for additional time for your morning commute tomorrow.

💧 Never drive through floodwater. Turn around and find an alternative route.

⚡️ Beware of fallen power lines. Always assume they are live, and keep away.

Remember, for a risk to life Emergency, ring 112/999.

19/10/2026

And we have our winners! Congratulations to the following:

Day 1 - How often should you clean your chimney? Twice a Year.

darraghmcgarry8 Darragh McGarry

Day 2 - When should you check your smoke alarms? Every Tuesday.

margaret.m.cormack1 Margaret McCormack

Day 3 - How often should you replace your smoke alarm? Check the “replace by” sticker.

laura.browne23 Laura Browne

Day 4 - Closing all doors in your home before bed…. Will stop a fire spreading.

alanmc_grath Alan McGrath

Day 5 - What should you do just before bed time? Carry out a check for obvious fire dangers (after your Ovaltine).

deborahmalone76 Deborah Malone

Day 6 - A pan of cooking oil goes on fire. What should you never use? Water.

lynnz0id Lynn O’ Doherty

Day 7 - The Theme for this years Fire Safety Week was…. Know your room, know the risk, know the person.

amandat_og Amanda Tierney

Congratulations to all winners. Please message us with your addresses so we can send out your prizes.

19/10/2026

Thanks to everyone who engaged with our posts over Fire Safety week, and interacted with our Firefighters at open days and sought Fire Safety advice at locations around Limerick. The final competition on our stories will close at 18:00 this evening.

While the retro posters from the 80’s and 90’s we shared over the week may look dated, the fire safety messages are still very relevant today. You should prioritise Fire Safety in your home every week, not just once a year.

18/10/2026

Throwback Thursday meets the end of Fire Safety Week.
Before the end of Fire Safety Week, we have one more throwback poster to share!
Some of the posters seen this week were decades old, but unfortunately, their messages are just as important today as they were then.

We've asked you to think about the rooms in your home and the risks they pose to you and your family, to test your smoke alarms, and to check in on vulnerable family members, friends, and neighbours who may need extra support to stay safe.
So, as Fire Safety Week comes to a close, here's one final question:
What action have you taken?

Because while the posters may be old, the impact of a simple safety check, a working smoke alarm, or a conversation with someone who needs help is timeless.
Thank you for helping make our communities safer, one small action at a time.

18/10/2026

17/10/2026

Life can be busy, stressful and exhausting.
When you're tired, smoking in bed can become more dangerous than you realise.
Always ensure ci******es are properly extinguished by soaking ashes in cold water,
Never leave a cigarette unattended, and most of all,
NEVER ever smoke in bed
Give yourself the safest chance of waking up to tomorrow.

17/10/2026

Bedroom this or that.

Most people feel safest in their bedroom. Unfortunately, it’s one of the most common places for a fire to start.
Electric blankets, charging near soft furnishings, and smoking in bed are all potential fire hazards. Take a few minutes today to reduce risks and make sure you'll have early warning if a fire breaks out.