Secretary of State Hilary Benn, recently met with Firefighters and other emergency service responders at Central Fire Station in Belfast, to thank them for their extraordinary response to recent disorder across Northern Ireland.
During the visit, Firefighters shared their experiences of protecting the community and responding to incidents during the challenging period last week.
Mr Benn praised the commitment of crews who continued to serve across Northern Ireland under challenging and difficult circumstances and acknowledged the vital role they all play in keeping people safe.