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I just hung up the phone and I am shaking because the new station is actually happening and they said the old plans are scrapped entirely. It feels like such a fever dream after all that time dodging those leaky roofs but we really did it and I honestly cannot …

March 26, 2013

A New Community Fire Station For The Glens

A New Community Fire Station For The Glens

🏆 Won — 385 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 6 months ago
We the undersigned call on N.I. Fire and Rescue Service to provide a new community fire station in The Glens to replace the existing temporary station which is not fit for purpose.

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Reached 250 supporters

March 10, 2013

March 9, 2013

I honestly never thought this would gain so much traction but seeing all these people jump on board makes me feel like we might actually get a proper station here in the woods. It is just wild to think about how many of us are tired of relying on that old temporary setup and really want something better for the neighborhood.

Reached 100 supporters

March 8, 2013

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Ciaran Jackson
13 years ago Featured

Living in the glens we deserve better than a temp shed. Emergency response times are a joke when you have to wait for someone from the next town over.

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Eimear Webster
13 years ago Featured

I worry every time I hear a siren. If there was a big fire up here they wouldnt stand a chance with that old equipment and no proper facilities.

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Siobhan Morrison
13 years ago Featured

About time! The current station is falling apart and the crew can barely fit the equipment in there. Do something now!

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Deirdre Medina
13 years ago Featured

It is not safe for them or us. My husband works hard as a volunteer and that building is just a total embarrassment to the area.

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Patrick Lawson
13 years ago Featured

Total disgrace. Fix it.

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Liam Mathis
13 years ago Featured

Needs updated ASAP. We have more houses here now than ever and the fire service is getting left behind.