Menu
11/02/2014
Firefighter Dies On Duty In Lurgan
A firefighter died suddenly on Monday night while he was on duty in Lurgan.
The NI Fire and Rescue Service said the man collapsed at the scene at Deeny Drive in the Kilwilkee Estate shortly after 9.30pm.
Chris Kerr, Chief Fire Officer at the NIFRS, said: "It is with deep regret that I can confirm that a Firefighter died suddenly while on operational duty last night. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this extremely difficult time.
"Colleagues gave immediate first aid and requested an ambulance to scene. "The Firefighter was treated at the scene by paramedics and was taken by ambulance to Craigavon Area Hospital and despite the best efforts of medical staff he was later pronounced dead.
"No further details are available at present and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of our colleague is underway."
(CVS/CD)
The NI Fire and Rescue Service said the man collapsed at the scene at Deeny Drive in the Kilwilkee Estate shortly after 9.30pm.
Chris Kerr, Chief Fire Officer at the NIFRS, said: "It is with deep regret that I can confirm that a Firefighter died suddenly while on operational duty last night. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this extremely difficult time.
"Colleagues gave immediate first aid and requested an ambulance to scene. "The Firefighter was treated at the scene by paramedics and was taken by ambulance to Craigavon Area Hospital and despite the best efforts of medical staff he was later pronounced dead.
"No further details are available at present and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of our colleague is underway."
(CVS/CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
07 February 2024
Appeal For Information Following Collision In Ballymoney
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Ballymoney yesterday, Tuesday 6th February. At around 3.40pm, it was reported to police that a grey Citroen C3 had collided with a pole on the Drones Road.
Appeal For Information Following Collision In Ballymoney
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Ballymoney yesterday, Tuesday 6th February. At around 3.40pm, it was reported to police that a grey Citroen C3 had collided with a pole on the Drones Road.
10 April 2024
Two Arrested In Connection With West Belfast Stabbing
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with a serious stabbing incident in west Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday, 10 April. Just after 2.45am, police received a report from our colleagues in northern Ireland Ambulance Service that a man had been stabbed in the St Bernadette's Avenue area.
Two Arrested In Connection With West Belfast Stabbing
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with a serious stabbing incident in west Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday, 10 April. Just after 2.45am, police received a report from our colleagues in northern Ireland Ambulance Service that a man had been stabbed in the St Bernadette's Avenue area.
14 February 2024
PSNI Investigate Fatal Collision On Cornascriebe Road
The PSNI have launched an investigation into the cause of a fatal collision on the Cornascriebe Road, between Tandragee and Hamiltonsbawn, on Tuesday 13th February. Police received a report shortly after 2.30pm of a collision involving a car and a tractor.
PSNI Investigate Fatal Collision On Cornascriebe Road
The PSNI have launched an investigation into the cause of a fatal collision on the Cornascriebe Road, between Tandragee and Hamiltonsbawn, on Tuesday 13th February. Police received a report shortly after 2.30pm of a collision involving a car and a tractor.
07 February 2024
Man Jailed For Manslaughter Of Andrew James Thompson
A 44-year-old man has been jailed for manslaughter and committing arson recklessly to endanger life having unlawfully killed Andrew James Thompson. At Newry Crown Court, Gary Anthony Magee was sentenced to serve seven years in prison, half to be served in custody and half on license, following his guilty plea last October.
Man Jailed For Manslaughter Of Andrew James Thompson
A 44-year-old man has been jailed for manslaughter and committing arson recklessly to endanger life having unlawfully killed Andrew James Thompson. At Newry Crown Court, Gary Anthony Magee was sentenced to serve seven years in prison, half to be served in custody and half on license, following his guilty plea last October.
17 January 2024
PSNI Detectives Revisit The Scene Of Kevin Conway Murder
One week on from the murder of Kevin Conway, detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team have revisited the scene in the Greenan area of west Belfast. Speaking from the scene yesterday, Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said: "Today, 16 January, is one week on since this brutal attack took place.
PSNI Detectives Revisit The Scene Of Kevin Conway Murder
One week on from the murder of Kevin Conway, detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team have revisited the scene in the Greenan area of west Belfast. Speaking from the scene yesterday, Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said: "Today, 16 January, is one week on since this brutal attack took place.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with clear skies this evening. Patchy cloud will increase at times overnight, but some clear spells too. Light winds and some patchy shallow mist or fog towards dawn. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
