Cork County Fire Service Takes Delivery of Three New State-of-the-Art Fire Engines
Three new state-of-the-art fire engines delivered to Clonakilty, Cobh and Macroom stations serving 54,000 people across Cork County.
Cork County Council's Fire Service has welcomed three new fire brigade appliances for stations in Clonakilty, Cobh and Macroom, funded by the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
The state-of-the-art fire engines represent the latest in firefighting technology. Each appliance can accommodate eight crew members and features an integrated body with an 1,800-litre water tank. A main pump capable of pumping 3,000 litres per minute comes fitted with a Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS), whilst a set of ladders can reach heights of up to 13.5 metres.
Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley:
"I am grateful for the delivery of these new appliances as they will greatly support the vital work of our fire personnel. These more modern engines allow them to benefit from the most up to date safety features. Our brigades in Clonakilty, Cobh and Macroom will be better supported in protecting their communities, as well as providing assistance to neighbouring stations when needed."
Clonakilty's new appliance has been designated the call sign CK56A1 and will serve as the station's first turnout appliance. The station, which already has a second fire brigade appliance, responds to approximately 150 emergency calls annually whilst serving a population of around 18,000 people. The station ground covers the main town and outlying villages, with responsibilities including food processing facilities, light engineering businesses and the N71 national route.
Cobh's new fire engine, designated CK42A1, will be the first turnout appliance for a station that responds to approximately 200 emergency calls each year. Serving a population of around 16,000 people across the main town and Great Island, the station also provides cover to Carrigtwohill and Little Island. The area includes several significant industries, Upper and Lower tier Seveso sites, the busy N25 national route, the Cork-Cobh Commuter Rail Line and the Port of Cork's cruise liner terminal.
Macroom's appliance, call sign CK32A1, joins a station equipped with a second fire brigade appliance and a 4WD vehicle. Responding to approximately 175 emergency calls annually, the station serves a population of around 20,000 people across one of the largest station ground areas in the country. The predominantly rural area includes food processing and manufacturing businesses, significant forestry areas, mountainous terrain and the N22 national route.
Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Moira Murrell:
"Cork County Council's Fire Stations in Clonakilty, Cobh and Macroom serve a combined population of 54,000 people and respond to over 500 emergency calls each year. Our crews in these areas cover a number of towns and villages, as well as large commercial premises, manufacturing plants, a deep-water port and the N71, N25 and N22 national routes. These three new appliances will support the work of our fire personnel, ensuring they are well equipped to respond to emergencies with the latest fire-fighting technology."
