Cork fire service warns fuel scarcity could impact staffing and response

Fire service says fuel supplies remain steady for now, but shortages could affect staffing and response capacity

Cork City Fire Brigade at the scene of an incident, Picture; Larry Cummins

Emergency services in Cork remain “stable” amid fuel scarcity, despite predictions that more than 200 fuel stations across the county are expected to run dry this morning.

Victor Shine, second officer with Cork City Fire Brigade the Irish Examiner that while their fleet of emergency trucks is not currently in danger of running low on fuel, “it is always a concern”.