Clare fire service strengthens fleet with new €350,000 emergency tender

New fire appliance for Ennis will respond to major incidents across Clare as plans progress for station rebuild

Cathaoirleach Paul Murphy with JP McGrath, Station Officer, Gordon Daly, CEO, Adrian Kelly, Chief Fire Officer at Ennis Fire station. Picture: Eamon Ward.

Clare County Fire and Rescue Service has added a new emergency tender fire appliance to its fleet.

The €350,000 vehicle will be based permanently at Ennis Fire Station and will respond to major incidents across the county.

The appliance was fully funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under its Fire Appliance Procurement Programme.

Clare County Chief Fire Officer Adrian Kelly said, “The arrival of this appliance is a significant boost to our operational capacity, and I would like to acknowledge all who played a part in its delivery. Built by High Precision Motor Products on a Scania chassis from Westward Scania, it brings the latest firefighting technology to our frontline crews. Our priority is always the protection of lives and property, and this investment strengthens that mission.”

Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council Councillor, Paul Murphy, said: “This new vehicle is a significant boost for Ennis Fire Station and for communities across Clare. Our firefighters carry out vital work every day, often in difficult and dangerous conditions. Providing them with modern, reliable equipment is essential for the safety of the public and our fire service personnel.” 

The announcement comes as plans progress for a complete rebuild of Ennis Fire Station, with demolition and reconstruction works now out to tender.

The €600,000 project includes design consultancy, architectural and engineering services, as well as mechanical and electrical engineering, structural engineering, civil engineering and project management consultancy.

Clare County Council also plans to increase the number of appliance bays to six at the new station.