The late Mr Seamus Neagle joined the fire service in 1947. Fortunately he was interviewed about his time in the Fire Service, shortly before his death. He said:

'William Thompson came to me one day in Geary's Yard, Navenny Street, and asked would I join the Fire Brigade. I asked him what I would have to do. He said "Can you climb a ladder?" and I said that I could. "You're my man," he said, "Come on!". If you could climb a ladder, then that was all they wanted. There was no mention of medicals or money then'.

Seamus worked as a painter and decorator. Firemen at that time were voluntarily giving of their time to provide an essential service to their area.