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NEW FIRE STATION IN KILMAC

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  • 14-07-2009 4:04pm
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    joeduggan
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    im not debating the fact that kilmac needs a new firestation. there are three or four new stations badly needed in the county. tallow, portlaw and lismore. ive been in them all and i can honestly say, hand on heart , that portlaw is by far the worst station in the county with the worst gear i.e. almost certain its the oldest alpha 1 in the county , and most of the cutting gear is hand me down stuff.
    as far as risk goes i think tallow have seven schools in their area and portlaw have two nursing homes, while kilmac have two schools and a main road. i would consider nursing homes more of a risk than schools because the pupils will have mobility. id love to know how they came to a desicion about who was geting the new station. :confused::confused::confused:


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    Libby029
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    I wouldn't hold your breath on Kilmacthomas getting their new firestation anytime soon. New Ross in Co. wexford were told early last year that they were getting a new fire station, and that hasn't even started yet.... and now with these cutbacks everywhere, i am sure Kilmacthomas fire station will be put on the long finger like everywhere else!!


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    joeduggan
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    yeah libby. one of the co. councellors said that alright. i remember hearing last year that new ross where badly stuck for fire fighters. do you know have they recruited any?


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    Libby029
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    I know a good few fire fighters are gone out of there.. but they were men that were there for years and they retired. Don't know if they have been replaced. I am sure they have to get replacements in.. I believe there has to be a minimum number on call at all times.


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    joeduggan
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    Libby029 wrote: »
    I know a good few fire fighters are gone out of there.. but they were men that were there for years and they retired. Don't know if they have been replaced. I am sure they have to get replacements in.. I believe there has to be a minimum number on call at all times.
    i dont think you can leave the station without at least three.


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    Libby029
    Registered Users Posts: 141 ✭✭Libby029


    Oh i don't think so Joe, i believe you need to have more than that.


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    joeduggan
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    Libby029 wrote: »
    Oh i don't think so Joe, i believe you need to have more than that.
    it would all depend on how many fire fighters are stationed at the particular fire station i think. if there were six at a station. there would be three on one week and three on the next.


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