Downpatrick Firefighters

Pictures and stories through the troubled years - 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s

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Everyone is thinking of you and hearts will break forever but memories will last forever ❤️❤️
Rest in Peace Watch commander Barr 🚒

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RIP Watch Commander/Sub Officer Stephen Barr of Ballynahinch Fire Station.
A great friend to many but an astounding colleague to most. Stevie devoted to public service, he led the local Ballynahinch Fire Service.

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He was always bright and cheery and I know he will be missed by everyone that had the privilege of knowing him.
To his dearly beloved wife Cindy. His son Jason and his wife Leah, daughter Stephanie and boyfriend Mark and Grandson Jonah.

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Happy Christmas to all 🎄

"Christmas gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the important things around us."

😊🎅🏻🎄🚒🔥

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Everyone will remember the 9/11 attacks that happened in New York and were they were when that atrocity happened.
We were always close to terrorist attacks living in Northern Ireland. The attack on the World Trade Centre’s Tower brought back horrific memories. 🙏🚒🚒🙏😢

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for his fire-fighting duties and in regards to fund raising activities for charity. #RIP #queenelizabeth2 ##downpatrick #fire #nifrs

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QUEEN ELIZABETH II - 1926 -2022
Queen Elizabeth II met a Downpatrick stalwart on November 2002. Sub Officer Tony Oakes was awarded the prestigious MBE - A Proud Day for Downpatrick and Tony - An award in recognition of the work of the local community Fire Brigade,

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Newcastle Firefighter cooling down an 11th night bonfire in Dundrum to protect nearby residential properties from heat damage. #nifrs #nifrsfamily #community #dundrum #firefighters #fire @BBCnireland @UTVNews

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Sub Officer Hugh Magorrian BEM who received his honour in the New Years honours list in 1984 with Station Officer Billy Easton @NIFRSOFFICIAL

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@racingblogger What about @DownpatrickRace #topclass

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Easter Monday Golf Classic - Leading Fireman Pat Kelly recevies a sponsorship cheque from Mr Colm Polly 🚒 with Damien Trainor, Peter O'Hare and Eddie O'Boyle #downpatrick #firefighter

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@AlexKane221b Nightmare at all times 🫣

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1800 Gallons go up in smoke - Flying Horse 1972. A pall of smoke could have been seen as far as Belfast when a diesel tanker was maliciously hijacked and burned at the Flying horse housing site in late 1972. #fire #downpatrick #nifrs

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Local Charity donation - Sub Officer Hugh Magorrian hands over a cheque to Ms Alison Cotter - station officer Reggie Garnham and station personnel and guests 🚒 #nifrs #downpatrick

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A party of Lisburn firemen visited Downpatrick Station in 1972 #lisburncity #fire #nifrs #downpatrick @NIFRSOFFICIAL

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Annual Inspection 1979 - Station inspection in 1979 with Mr S. Pollock Chief Fire Officer and Mr T. Douglas SDO #downpatrick #fire #nifrs

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"Just trust in a good time no matter how long it takes."

Happy Christmas to all and stay safe 🎄⛄️🎅🏻🙏🏻

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Downpatrick Fire Crew in 1969 - 52 years ago to the day. Any familiar faces? #downpatrick #Fire #nifrs @NIFRSOFFICIAL

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Sub Officer Tony Oakes with Mr Colin Crichton owner of Down Recorder - W.Y. Crichton & Co. The Downpatrick Recorder, was first published on 31 December 1835. It was the first newspaper to be published in the town, and was owned by Conway Pilson. RIP