Donegal Fire Service

06/08/2026

Buncrana Fire Station Open Day!

Date: 29th August 2026

Time: 11.30am - 3.30pm

Sensory hour will take place from 11.30 - 12.30pm, where sirens and flashing lights will not be used for display purposes.

22/07/2026

An Orange Fire Danger Notice has been issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is currently in place until midday on Friday 24th July.

Full details:https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/27249dd9/Fire_Danger_Notice_08_of_2026_-_Condition_Orange_002.pdf

17/07/2026

An Orange Fire Danger Notice has been issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and is currently in place until midday on Monday 20th July.

Full details:https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/a18b85cc/Fire_Danger_Notice_07_of_2026_-_Condition_Orange.pdf

09/07/2026

Donegal Fire Service were delighted to take part in a live Road Traffic Collision (RTC) demonstration as part of this year's Moville Festival. The demonstration highlighted how the fire service respond to serious road traffic collisions, including use of cutting equipment to free a casualty from a vehicle.

A big thank you to the Moville Festival Committee for the invitation and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) for attending and helping to promote the message of road safety.

24/06/2026

Fire Danger Notice: Condition Orange – High Fire Risk

Effective: 23 June 2026, 12:00 PM – 27 June 2026, 18:00 PM

Arising from current weather patterns and high temperatures a high fire risk is deemed to exist in all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses and shrub fuels such as heather and gorse exist.

Stay Safe & Be Vigilant:
Avoid lighting open fires or BBQs in high-risk areas.
Report suspicious or illegal activity to An Garda Síochána.
If you see a fire, call 112/999 immediately.

Forest Owners & Managers:
Review fire plans, equipment, and firebreaks.
Maintain clear access routes and display fire safety signage.
Cooperate with neighbors for fire prevention and patrols.

Visitors to Recreational Areas:
Do NOT light fires in or near forests/open land.
Move to a safe, fuel-free location if a fire breaks out.
Follow all emergency service instructions.
Let’s work together to prevent forest fires!

More info:https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/7404b121/Fire_Danger_Notice_04_of_2026_-_Condition_Orange_-_Updated.pdf

24/06/2026

23/06/2026

🌡️ High temperatures are forecast across Ireland this week, and Donegal County Council is urging everyone to take care, plan ahead and stay informed.

☀️ Stay in the shade and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day
💧 Drink plenty of fluids and use water responsibly
🌊 Take extra care near beaches, rivers, lakes and coastal areas
🔥 Help prevent wildfires — do not light fires or BBQs in or near woodland, and call 999 or 112 if you see a fire
👥 Check in on older neighbours, family members and anyone who may be more vulnerable

Full public advice is available at - https://www.donegalcoco.ie/en/news/2026/june/donegal-county-council-urges-public-to-stay-safe-during-forecast-high-temperatures/

28/05/2026

Members of Donegal Fire Service, An Garda Síochána Donegal & The RNLI pictured launching this years Amber Thursday campaign, which takes place today, May 28th.

Amber Thursday is a joint initiative to promote fire, road and water safety awareness and to highlight the various risks associated with fire, road and water-based activities over the summer season.
With more people using waterways and partaking in garden and other outdoor activities such as barbecues, in addition to the anticipated increase in people using the roads, the June bank holiday weekend can be a busy time for emergency and rescue services who are called to deal with incidents relating to fire, road or water activities.

We urge the public to be aware of the risks and dangers every time they use a road, go into the water and interact with anything flammable, and to take a minute to make sure what they are doing is safe and responsible.

24/04/2026

🚨 Fire Danger Notice: Condition Orange – High Fire Risk 🚨 ​

📅 Effective: 20 April 2026, 12:00 PM – 27 April 2026, 12:00 PM ​

🌡️ High fire risk due to dry weather, low humidity, and strong winds. ​ Western coastal and northwestern areas are especially vulnerable. ​

🔥 Stay Safe & Be Vigilant: ​

Avoid lighting open fires or BBQs in high-risk areas. ​
Report suspicious or illegal activity to An Garda Síochána. ​
If you see a fire, call 112/999 immediately. ​

🌲 Forest Owners & Managers: ​

Review fire plans, equipment, and firebreaks. ​
Maintain clear access routes and display fire safety signage. ​
Cooperate with neighbors for fire prevention and patrols. ​

🚶‍♂️ Visitors to Recreational Areas: ​

Do NOT light fires in or near forests/open land. ​
Move to a safe, fuel-free location if a fire breaks out. ​
Follow all emergency service instructions. ​

Let’s work together to prevent forest fires! ​

More info: https://www.donegalcoco.ie/en/news/2026/april/condition-orange-high-fire-risk/