Cork firefighters struggling to get insurance to drive to station 

Cork county firefighters being refused cover by some motor insurers for driving to stations for emergency call-outs or while 'red' weather warnings are in place

Councillors are calling for Cork county's firefighters to receive better pay and conditions. Picture: Denis Minihane

Firefighters in Co Cork are being refused cover from some motor insurers for driving to stations for normal emergency call-outs, or while 'red' weather warnings are in place.

This, added to the fact they are relatively poorly paid, is making it increasingly difficult to recruit and retain the vital emergency personnel.