Laois County Council responds to fires, road traffic accidents, flooding, chemical and hazardous incidents, and other emergencies to protect human life, property and the environment, and to reduce deaths, injuries and damage.
Laois Fire and Rescue Service is a section of Laois County Council and provides a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year fire and emergency response service from our 8 fire stations located throughout the County. Laois Fire and Rescue Services Headquarters is located in Portlaoise Fire Station.
The operations section concerns itself with the resources it has to respond quickly and efficiently to fires and other emergencies throughout the County. The response consists of a pre-determined turnout of appliances and equipment based on the nature, magnitude and severity of the incident. Turnout involves the mobilisation of the fire fighting crews and the appropriate fire appliances.
In the event of an emergency please dial 999 or 112
For further information please contact us at the at 057 86 64000 or email fireadmin@laoiscoco.ie