President pledges full support to fire service
President Nicos Anastasiades on Saturday pledged his government’s support to the fire service so it can fulfil its mission. He was speaking after inaugurating the...
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Gale force winds closed roads, caused fires (Update 3)
Authorities were on high alert on Wednesday, with the fire service saying they had responded to 28 incidents by early evening, including fires caused by...
Police to consult with AG’s office after court nullifies dozens of hires
Police chief Stylianos Papatheodorou on Thursday said they would discuss with the state legal service what to do next after the administrative court this week...
Man charged with lighting fire
Police said Tuesday they have charged a 54-year-old man with lighting a fire and making threats, after he was reported for setting fire to a...
Independence of fire service was a ‘necessity’
The complete independence of the fire service from the police was “a necessity” that was implemented 60 years after the first discussions, former Justice Minister...
Fire service to be independent by next month
The fire service is expected to be fully independent early next month after parliament approves a bill on employment terms, Justice Minister Stefi Drakou said...
Skoulli fire under control, 15 hectares burnt (Updated)
A fire that broke out on Saturday near Skoulli in Paphos was brought under control around 5pm, the fire service said. Spokesman Andreas Kettis said...
Cyprus firefighters deployed in Parnitha on Monday (updated)
The Cypriot firefighting mission in Greece is being taken with an all-terrain military vehicle to Flabouri and Koromilia areas in Parnitha to continue efforts to...
Fire service receives two state-of-the-art drones
The fire service has received a donation of two state-of-the-art drones worth more than €40,000, which are expected to boost firefighting capabilities, it was announced...
Shortage of firefighters putting strain on resources
Cyprus is faced with a shortage of firefighters, fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Monday in the wake of the huge fire that broke...
Firefighters bring Nicosia and Paphos fires under control (Update 3)
The fire service and the forestry department on Wednesday responded to several calls for large and small blazes in all districts with authorities warning that...
New fire stations on the way says minister as exercise gets underway
New fire stations are being planned, Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis said on Monday as the summer, and its associated fire season, gets underway. Speaking at...
Fire at Limassol warehouse was malicious
The fire service responded to 61 calls for assistance, 45 fire alerts, and four false calls in the past 24 hours, including a fire at...
Police condemn attacks against them
By Jean Christou and Evie Andreou The Cyprus Police Association on Monday condemned attacks on police officers and firemen during the weekend by young people...
Fire service to work with JRCC at airports
The fire service and the joint rescue coordination centre (JRCC) have signed a memorandum of cooperation with the aim of coordinating the operations of the...
Fire in Limassol apartment block basement extinguished
A Limassol apartment building was evacuated on Monday as a precaution after a fire broke out in the basement. In a tweet, fire service...
Man trapped under car rescued by fire service
The fire service has rescued a man trapped under his car after an accident in Strovolos. The 52-year-old resident of Nicosia was pinned underneath the...
Fire service rescue man who fell into septic tank
The fire brigade said Wednesday they rescued a person who fell into a septic tank the previous day, while they also responded to 56 other...
Cockatiel rescued from Limassol storm drain
Firefighters and volunteers on Friday helped rescue a cockatiel trapped in a storm drain in Limassol, the Animal Party said. The party, which is often...
Fire service rescue boy from first floor
A little boy in danger of falling from the first floor of a building was rescued by the fire service in Paphos on Thursday. According...