Arranmore islanders raise concerns over proposed fire service changes
Residents on Arranmore island have voiced concerns over Donegal County Council's plan to transition the local fire station to a fully volunteer-run service.
Residents on Arranmore, an island off County Donegal, have voiced apprehension over plans by Donegal County Council to alter the staffing of its local fire station.
Under the proposed changes, paid retained firefighters will be replaced entirely by volunteers as current staff retire. The island's fire unit currently operates using a hybrid model featuring two paid retained personnel supported by volunteer firefighters.
Local firefighter Finbar Gallagher indicated that residents worry the transition could lead to delays during emergency callouts, potentially compromising safety in the remote community.
Sources: BBC Northern Ireland