On Air Now Rob & Laura 6:00am - 10:00am Email
Now Playing WHEN WE WERE YOUNG ADELE Download

On Call Firefighters In Wicklow Begin Campaign Of Industrial Action

SIPTU says local authorities have failed to address the worsening recruitment and retention crisis in the brigade.

Firefighters won't be attending training drills, and if a resolution isn't found, half of the country's fire crews will stop working next Tuesday before an all out strike the following week.

Brian Murray is a firefighter in Wicklow and says the service puts a major strain on family life.

More from East Coast FM Wicklow News

Later...

Co Wicklow Weather

  • Bray

    Light rain shower

    High: 7°C | Low: 4°C

  • Wicklow

    Light rain shower

    High: 8°C | Low: 5°C

  • Arklow

    Heavy rain shower

    High: 7°C | Low: 2°C

  • Blessington

    Light rain shower

    High: 7°C | Low: 0°C

  • Baltinglass

    Heavy rain shower

    High: 8°C | Low: -1°C

Listen Live Listen