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12/03/2025
Vital Rescue Equipment Stolen From Crumlin Fire Station
Critical life-saving equipment has been stolen from Crumlin Fire Station in County Antrim, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has confirmed. The theft, which occurred overnight on Tuesday, 11th March 2025, involved equipment essential for responding to road traffic collisions (RTCs).
Ryan Thompson, Northern Area Commander for NIFRS, stated: "I can confirm that several pieces of equipment, which are critical to our operational response to road traffic collisions (RTC), have been stolen from Crumlin Fire Station, Co Antrim following a break-in sometime overnight, Tuesday 11 March 2025."
The stolen equipment is used by Crumlin firefighters to rescue casualties trapped in vehicles during serious RTCs. Thompson appealed for the immediate return of the items, highlighting the impact on both the fire service's ability to save lives and the local community's concern.
"The theft of this vital equipment does not only prevent our Firefighters from saving lives it also causes great concern in the local community," Thompson said.
NIFRS has implemented contingency plans to maintain operational response in the Crumlin area while the stolen equipment is replaced and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) conducts its investigation.
"It's very disappointing that local Firefighters who work tirelessly for their community, would be targeted in this way," Thompson added, thanking the Crumlin firefighters for their support during this time.
PSNI is currently investigating the break-in and is appealing for witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the area to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PSNI on 101, quoting reference number 209 11/03/25.
Reports can also be submitted online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Ryan Thompson, Northern Area Commander for NIFRS, stated: "I can confirm that several pieces of equipment, which are critical to our operational response to road traffic collisions (RTC), have been stolen from Crumlin Fire Station, Co Antrim following a break-in sometime overnight, Tuesday 11 March 2025."
The stolen equipment is used by Crumlin firefighters to rescue casualties trapped in vehicles during serious RTCs. Thompson appealed for the immediate return of the items, highlighting the impact on both the fire service's ability to save lives and the local community's concern.
NIFRS has implemented contingency plans to maintain operational response in the Crumlin area while the stolen equipment is replaced and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) conducts its investigation.
"It's very disappointing that local Firefighters who work tirelessly for their community, would be targeted in this way," Thompson added, thanking the Crumlin firefighters for their support during this time.
PSNI is currently investigating the break-in and is appealing for witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the area to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PSNI on 101, quoting reference number 209 11/03/25.
Reports can also be submitted online via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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