Irish fire service ‘is not ready for major disaster’

A LEADING international firefighter has warned Ireland’s fire service is not equipped for a major disaster.

Thu, 05 May, 2011 - 01:00

Kathryn Hayes

Goran Schnell, a former chief fire officer in Sweden, also warned any cuts in fire service budgets here would hamper the ability to deal with major emergencies.

He was speaking at the 54th annual Chief Fire Officers Association Conference in Co Limerick.

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