Tallow Fire & Rescue Service

03/09/2026

Congratulations to our own Firefighter William Curley on passing his Category C Rigid Truck Driving Test at Waterford Test Centre.

Another great achievement for William and another qualified driver for the crew here in Tallow Fire Station.

Well done William, great stuff!

20/08/2026

From Farmers and shopkeepers to billionaires, we pride ourselves in looking after all residents living in our working area. We would like to welcome to West Waterford, you're in safe hands.

30/07/2026

Like butter, 😀

30/07/2026

RTC training is a vital part of our weekly drill night, We have recently added the newest set of Holomatro Pentheon Tools to our fleet in Waterford, these tools give our crews unlimited power with no set up time, with generators and hydrolic hoses gone and upgraded to new Battery tools, this makes the deployment for rescue instantaneous,

30/07/2026

RTC training is a vital part of our weekly drill night, We have recently added the newest set of Holomatro Pentheon Tools to our fleet in Waterford, these tools give our crews unlimited power with no set up time, with generators and hydrolic hoses gone and upgraded to new Battery tools, this makes the deployment for rescue instantaneous,

11/07/2026

Have you tested your smoke alarm lately?

We recommend testing them once a week and you should have at least one installed per floor of your home.

09/07/2026

🚒 Tallow Fire Service is Recruiting Retained Firefighters
Have you ever thought about serving your community and making a real difference when it matters most?
Tallow Fire Service is currently recruiting Retained (Part Time) Firefighters. This is a rewarding role where you'll receive professional training, gain valuable skills, and become part of a dedicated team protecting our local community.
To apply, you must: • Live and, if employed, work within approximately 5 minutes (or 3km) of Tallow Fire Station. • Be over 18 years of age. • Hold a Full Class B Irish/EU driving licence (or eligible learner permit as outlined in the recruitment details).
If you've ever considered joining the Fire Service, now is the time.
For full details and the application form, visit: Waterford City & County Council Current Vacancies
Please share this post to help us find the next members of the Tallow Fire Service family. 🚒

21/05/2026

16/05/2026

A huge congratulations to our very own Donnchadh Mulcahy on successfully completing the Compartment Fire Behaviour course in Hackettstown Fire Training Centre.🚒
It was a tough and intense week of training involving live fire scenarios, firefighting tactics, fire behaviour and safety drills, all designed to prepare firefighters for some of the most dangerous situations on the fireground.🔥
A great achievement and another valuable course completed as part of Waterford Fire Service. Well done Donnchadh.🚒

16/05/2026

Congratulations to David Dowling, William Curley, David White & Fraser Brown on successfully receiving their QQI Award in Breathing Apparatus.
A huge achievement and a testament to the hard work, commitment and training put in by all involved. Breathing Apparatus training is one of the most demanding and important aspects of the fire service, preparing firefighters to operate safely in some of the most challenging environments.
Well done lads from all at Tallow Fire & Rescue. 👏🚒