They rescued a man from drowning over the weekend.
A person was rescued from the River Brosna over the weekend.
Clara Fire Brigade was called to the scene in the early hours of yesterday morning.
The crew entered the water and rescued a young man from drowning - before assisting paramedics with his resuscitation on the river bank.
Offaly councillor Ken Smollen has been praising the quick response of the local fire and rescue services:
Councillor Smollen is reiterating the importance of having local fire services.
He's been praising the quick response and bravery of the crew.
He feels, in cases of emergency, having local facilities is what ultimately saves lives:
Midlands Hospital To Install CT Scanning Service
Laois Village Set To Get Painting Facelift
Education Minister Denies Asking For Remote College Lectures
Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine War Marked
Westmeath Care Centre Failed To Protect Residents Rights
Offaly Photographer Crowned IPPVA Pet Photographer Of The Year
Midlands MEP Sides With Bord Bia Chair Amid Calls To Resign
Over €13m In Midlands HSE Funding Announced
Minister Heydon Announces CAP 2027 Public Consultation
Enoch Burke's Family To Appear Before High Court Tomorrow
Maura Higgins Accused Of Dropping Irish Accent
Government Reverses SNA Cuts After Backlash
Big Camogie Wins for Westmeath and Laois Over The Weekend
Westmeath Library Creates New Space For Calm
Offaly Homes And Businesses Connect To High Speed Fibre Broadband
Midlands Schools Take On Junk Kouture Final
Midlands Three Bed Rents Jump Nearly 12%
Laois Councillors Join Farmer's Chorus Calling For Bord Bia Chair Resignation
Revenue Seize €135K Worth Of Contraband
Laois Community Information Event Taking Place This Evening