Adopted Budget 2022
Cappa, Mountshannon, Killaloe (Ballycuggeran), Seafield, Bishops Quarter and Ballyallia for weekends in June, full time in July and August and weekends up to 12th September 2021. Fire Service Operations (E11)
2021 has seen a 28% increase in emergency callouts on the same period last year, arising from the increase staycation market because of COVID-19 travel restrictions. Clare County Fire & Rescue Service retained accreditation from NSAI to ISO 45001:2018 for the Occupational Health & Safety Management System. This reflects the high emphasis placed on Health & Safety within Clare County Fire & Rescue Service, and the systems that are in place in their Safety Management System. In May 2021, construction was completed at Ennis Fire Station on the new maintenance facility to enhance and improve the current arrangements for the servicing of a fleet of thirtysix vehicles and a variety of ancillary equipment. The project received 100% capital funding provided by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In 2021, Clare County Council took delivery of 4 new all wheel drives and a new Maintenance Van which were funded by the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage. The recruitment and retention of retained Fire-fighters continues to be a challenge for Clare County Fire & Rescue Service. Fire Prevention (E12)
Fire Safety Certificate applications for new construction works have decreased by 17% in 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. The Fire Service undertook 78 inspections and issued recommendations with respect to licencing applications, a 10% increase on 2020. Planning referrals increased by 121% compared to the same period in 2020. A new system for checking Fire Hydrants was developed in 2021 which includes a Risk Assessment and Traffic Management system together with a new software system. The system is currently on trial, and it is planned to roll it out to all the Stations over the coming months. A new Community Fire Safety programme, consisting of home fire safety checks for the elderly and installation of smoke alarms where required was developed in 2021. The roll-out of this project has been delayed due to COVID-19 and it is hoped to recommence this programme in 2022. 38
