Donegal Firefighters Association - DFA

04/11/2026

Recruitment open night in Glenties Fire Station tomorrow evening 6pm to 8pm.
All interested are invited to attend.

Firefighters from Glenties Brigade will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the role.

Also you will get a chance to have a up close look at some of the equipment used by the Fire Brigade.

02/11/2026

🚒 INTERESTED IN BECOMING A RETAINED FIREFIGHTER?

Interested in joining your local fire service but not quite sure what's involved?

Would you like to speak with someone already serving in the role but don't know who to contact?

Reach out to us here at the Donegal Firefighters Association via private message, and we'll be happy to put you in touch with a firefighter from your local station who can answer your questions and share their experience.

🚒 Sometimes all it takes is a conversation!

31/10/2026

👻 Happy Halloween to everyone 🎃

🚒 From the Donegal Firefighters Association 🔥

30/10/2026

🚒 JOIN DONEGAL FIRE SERVICE! 🚒

Ever considered becoming a Retained Firefighter and making a real difference in your local community?

Donegal County Council is currently recruiting Retained Firefighters across a number of stations throughout the county.

A rewarding opportunity to develop new skills, become part of a dedicated team and serve your community.

📅 Closing Date: Monday, 9th November 2026 at 12 noon.

👨‍🚒 The Donegal Firefighters Association encourages anyone interested to apply and become part of the Donegal Fire Service.

Please share and help spread the word! 🚒

The following vacancies are being advertised by Donegal County Council;

- Part-Time Retained Fire Fighter

Closing date; 12 noon 09.11.2026

Further Info; https://www.donegalcoco.ie/recruitment/

27/10/2026

Please get in contact with members of your local station for more insight.

🚒 RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS WANTED! 🚒

🔥 Could you be part of your local Fire Service?

Donegal County Council is currently advertising opportunities for Retained Firefighters.

Being a retained firefighter is a challenging but highly rewarding role, providing an essential emergency service to your local community.

The Donegal Firefighters Association encourages anyone interested in joining the Fire Service to check out the opportunities available.

👉 For further information and to apply, visit:

https://www.donegalcoco.ie/recruitment

🚒 Serve your community. Make a difference.

22/10/2026

🚒 RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS WANTED! 🚒

🔥 Could you be part of your local Fire Service?

Donegal County Council is currently advertising opportunities for Retained Firefighters.

Being a retained firefighter is a challenging but highly rewarding role, providing an essential emergency service to your local community.

The Donegal Firefighters Association encourages anyone interested in joining the Fire Service to check out the opportunities available.

👉 For further information and to apply, visit:

https://www.donegalcoco.ie/recruitment

🚒 Serve your community. Make a difference.

16/10/2026

15/10/2026

🚒 Irish Firefighter Hub – Now Live! 🇮🇪

The Donegal Firefighters Association (DFA) welcomes the launch of the Irish Firefighter Hub, a new independent, firefighter-led platform dedicated to connecting firefighters across Ireland.

The website brings together fire service news, resources, statistics, wellbeing information and much more, helping to promote communication, awareness and unity across the Irish Fire Service.

👏 A great initiative, created by firefighters, for firefighters!

🔗 Check it out: https://irishfirefighterhub.ie/

14/10/2026

Thousands of public sector workers are taking strike action today, with schools, health services and council operations disrupted across Donegal.

Picket lines have formed across the county as unions press the Government for a new pay agreement.

Read more: https://www.donegaldaily.com/lead-stories/public-sector-walkout-sees-thousands-strike-across-donegal-653932

13/10/2026

🚒 Solidarity with Our Public Sector Workers

The Donegal Firefighters Association (DFA) stands in solidarity with all public sector workers taking industrial action in pursuit of fair pay, improved working conditions and recognition for the essential services they provide.

Public sector workers play a vital role in supporting our communities every day, and their dedication and contribution deserve to be recognised and valued.

United in solidarity. Stronger together. ✊

Union members delivered an overwhelming mandate for strike action. Tomorrow, we take it.

For better pay, public services and a fair deal for all workers.

Support the Strikers!