| Fireground Population: | 24,268 (per NDFEM Risk Based Approach Report May 2012) |
| Fireground Area: | 153Km2 |
| Total number of call-outs/annum: | 2010: 267 2011: 274 2012 177 2013: 268 2014: 264 |
Portlaoise Fire Station was completed in 2003.It is a Retained Fire Station.
The Retained Station accommodation and facilities consists of;
- A 6 bay appliance room housing 2 No. standard Class B appliances, 1 No. Emergency Tender appliance, 1 no Technical Rescue unit, 1 No. water tanker, 1 No. Aerial Appliance, and 1 No. 4 Wheel Drive Appliance.
- The Spare Appliance sheds store 1 4 x 4 vehicle, 1 No. Incident Support Unit, 1 No. Spare Appliance and 1 No. boat & trailer along with other spare equipment.
- Parking Spaces
- Muster Bay
- Locker Room
- Watch Room
- Lecture Room
- Station Officer’s Office
- Kitchenette
- Breathing Apparatus Servicing Room
- Breathing Apparatus Compressor Room
- Drying Room
- Female Toilet & Shower facilities
- Male Toilet & Shower facilities
- Drill Yard
- Drill Tower
- Storerooms
- Maintenance Bay
- Boiler Room
