Firefighters in Cork City accept WRC proposal to end four-month long industrial dispute

Proposal will see the introduction of a ‘fourth pump’ to the brigade which will be operated and crewed out Anglesea St

Picture: Cork County Fire Services.

Firefighters in Cork City have voted to accept a proposal from the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) which brings to an end their four-month long industrial dispute over staffing levels.

The proposal, which was accepted by 72% of those balloted on Monday, will see the introduction of a ‘fourth pump’ to the brigade which will be operated and crewed out of the fire brigade’s Anglesea St headquarters.