The Irish Fire and Emergency Services Association (IFESA) has today (Wednesday 30 th Oct.) appealed to the public to recognize that the water shortage and restrictions in the Dublin region will put extra pressure on the fire services over Halloween and they should control and monitor bonfires wherever possible.

IFESA National Chairman, John Kidd said water restrictions being introduced in Dublin from this evening (Wednesday) could not have come at a worse time for the fire service as it deals with one of the its busiest periods over Halloween.

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The Irish Fire and Emergency Services Association (IFESA) have said (Tuesday, Oct 15 th ) it is concerned about a number of recent anti-social incidents and attacks involving emergency fire service vehicles and personnel. In one incident a brick was thrown at the window of a fire tender in Tallaght and there have also been a number of incidents where laser lights have been directed at engine drivers and crews in an apparent attempt to cause accidents.

IFESA National Secretary, John Kidd said the weekend incidents were worrying as they come ahead of Halloween, which is the busiest and most dangerous time of year for fire crews and emergency personnel.

‘The Tallaght incident was a serious one and left a fire engine out of service while it was being repaired. The current level of ‘anti-social' behaviour directed at emergency personnel is a bad omen for the weeks ahead as we build up to Halloween when unfortunately it is more likely that members and fire and ambulance service will face injury and assault and have vehicles damaged'.

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