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Message from the Chairperson

The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) expresses the professional opinion of Chief Fire Officers in Ireland on matters related to fire service operations, fire safety and major emergency management. Our objective is to improve the safety of all people and places – thereby protecting life and property throughout the country.  The Association is also a member of the Federation of European Union Fire Officer Associations (FEU) that has 22 members in Europe. A link to the FEU  is available on our links page.    Representatives  from the CFOA attend their twice yearly meetings.

Executive Committee

The current executive of the Chief Fire Officer Association as elected at the AGM in October 2023 is:

Chairperson – Dennis Keeley – CFO Dublin
Hon. Secretary – Adrian Kelly – CFO Clare
Hon. Treasurer – Dermot Brannigan – CFO Monaghan

Vice Chairs

Celina Barrett – CFO Kildare

Sheila Broderick, CFO Meath

Eoin O’Ceilleachair- CFO Offaly

Marian Coakley – CFO Sligo
Gerry O’Malley – CFO Galway

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