| Fireground Population: | 6,228 (per NDFEM Risk Based Approach Report May 2012) |
| Fireground Area: | 187Km2 |
| Total number of call-outs/annum: | 2010: 74 2011: 63 2012 51 2013: 56 2014: 75 |
A new Fire Station was completed at Abbeyleix in 2008. The Retained Station accommodation and facilities consists of;
- A 2 bay appliance room housing 1 No. standard Class B appliance and 1 No. 4 Wheel Drive appliance
- Parking Spaces
- Muster Bay
- Watch Room
- Lecture Room/kitchenette
- Station Officer’s Office
- Kitchenette
- Drying Room
- Female Toilet & Shower facilities
- Male Toilet & Shower facilities
- Drill Yard
- Drill Tower.
There are no significant development works planned for Abbeyleix Fire Station during the life of this Plan. Ongoing maintenance works will be carried out from Laois County Fire & Rescue Service’s own financial resources.
