'Buddy bears' to help Cork's fire crews tend to children caught up in emergency events

The ‘Buddy Bears’ will be ready at a moment’s notice to help reduce the suffering of children caught up in traumatic incidents.

The cutest recruits to ever join the Cork county fire service reported for duty today.

The 50 cuddly teddy bears who are now a valued part of each station crew across the county, and who will ride in the fire trucks on every emergency call-out, are undergoing intense specialist training to be able to help children who are involved in or who witness traumatic emergency situations.