New High-Performance Firefighting PPE Launched By Council

The new firefighting suits are said to combine durability, comfort and high performance protection

L to R – Aaron Lawlor, Jason Lynch, Olena Karpenko, David Frawley, Robbie Morris, Claire O’Carroll, Vivian Pieterse, Charles Vernor, Marco Mikula, all Maynooth Fire Station. Photo: Tadhg Nathan Photography

Kildare County Council has officially launched new high-performance firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) for Kildare Fire Service, marking a significant investment in firefighter safety and operational effectiveness.

Following an extensive public tender process, Kildare Fire Service is the first fire service in Ireland to award a contract to High Precision Motor Products (HPMP), in partnership with SGard manufacturers.

The new firefighting suits are said to combine durability, comfort and high-performance protection.

Manufactured using premium materials and advanced protective technologies, the PPE provides reliable safety in extreme conditions while maintaining flexibility and ease of movement.

Niall O’Riordan, Acting Chief Fire Officer, Kildare County Council, said; “We are extremely happy to partner with HPMP Fire and SGard for the supply of our new firefighting PPE. HPMP Fire were successful in winning this contract following an extensive tender process, and we are very proud to be the first fire service in Ireland to work with HPMP Fire and SGard as they enter the Irish market.  

"The delivery of this PPE within a 12-week timeframe is a significant achievement and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality protective equipment for our staff as they respond to critical incidents.  

"We would also like to acknowledge the financial assistance provided by the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management in completing this tender.” 

Back row – L to R - Sandra O’Reilly, High Precision Motor Products (HPMP), Derek Bergin, Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Michael Howard, High Precision Motor Products (HPMP), Niall O’Riordan, A/Chief Fire Officer, Joe Boland, Director of Services, Leas Cathaoirleach of the County of Kildare, Veralouise Behan and Dermot Scully, Assistant Chief Fire Officer. Front row L to R -  Aaron Lawlor, David Frawley, Jason Lynch, Olena Karpenko, Robbie Morris, Station Officer, Claire O’Carroll, Vivian Pieterse, Charles Vernor, Marco Mikula, all Maynooth Fire Station. Photo: Tadhg Nathan Photography