AQW 30081/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health (i) for his assessment of Northern Ireland Fire Service provision in Portrush; and (ii) to detail any plans he has to increase provision.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 22 February 2022
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 22 February 2022
- Answer due by
- 9 March 2022
- Answered
- 2 March 20228 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Sixteen On-Call firefighters are currently assigned to Portrush Fire Station. From 1 April 2021 to 31 January 2022, Portrush Fire Station ensured an appliance immediately responded to calls more than 98% of the time.
Portrush Fire Station will be included in the next On-Call recruitment campaign. The campaign is scheduled to commence during the 2022/23 financial year.