Cork County Fire Service

Congratulations to all firefighters who completed the QQI-certified Hazardous Materials course in Cavan.

We’re proud to see our own Station Officer Philip Kelleher recognised as part of the instructional team.

Well done to everyone involved. 🚒👏

Twelve firefighters from across County Cavan this week successfully completed a five day, QQI-certified Hazardous Materials course at Cavan Civil Defence HQ. Ten of the participants have now completed their Level 6 Certificate in Firefighting Operations, the first group in Cavan to achieve this qualification.

Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, Cllr Carmel Brady stopped by on Friday afternoon to congratulate the firefighters on their achievement. Pictured are (Back row): SSO Eamon Mulcahy, course assistant; Brendan McGovern, Cathal Lynch, Vincent Conaty, Philip Morgan, Aaron Pickens, Conal Johnston, Rory McPartlin, Szymon Placzek, Richard Coote, Colm O'Reilly, Marcin Nowak, and Conor Harrington.

(Front row): SO Philip Kelleher, Cork County Fire Service, Instructor; Marty Trainor, Course Director; Carmel Prior, Civil Defence Officer; Sinéad Sweeney, Chief Fire Officer; Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council Cllr Carmel Brady; Chief Executive, Eoin Doyle; Head of Finance, IT, and Emergency Services, Margaret McNally; SO John Lovett, Instructor; and SO Joey McDonald, Instructor.

Thanks to Cavan Civil Defence for the use of their excellent facility, and to Kyte Powertech, Ultra Clean Technology, and Cavan Institute for allowing us to undertake off-site exercises at their premises.

PHOTO: Adrian Donohoe.

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