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 Ionas Nicolaou said on Saturday.
He ...
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 on Friday.
The minister was ...
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 that the flames broke out ...
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 extinguish the fire alongside the ...
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 on Wednesday.
The CEO of Hellenic ...
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 out in the mountain areas ...
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 the risk of fires is ...
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 the fire service exercise Torch, ...
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 a Limassol warehouse believed to have been the ...
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 who hurled stones at them ...
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 stations at Larnaca and ...