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There have been a number of calls locally on the Goverment to take action to resolve the recruitment and retention crisis in the Retained Fire Service, which has seen retained firefighters embark on industrial action this week.

The fee of €675 for a fire brigade call-out in Westmeath is at the higher end of the scale, according to a recent survey of fire authorities across the country.

Local chief fire officer Michael Raftery will join colleagues and industry experts from across Ireland and Europe at the 54th annual chief fire officers’ association conference which will be held in Adare, Co Limerick, from May 4 to 5.