Lack of fire authority ‘puts lives at risk’
The setting up of a Fire and Civil Protection Authority was recommended 18 months ago in a major review of the fire service, but no progress has been made since.
The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) said it was extremely concerned about the delay. “Having regard to the strident nature of the weaknesses identified by the review of the fire service, I’m concerned that action hasn’t been taken by now. But I am encouraged by the interest Minister Martin Cullen has taken in the fire service,” chairman Tony Gleeson said.
