Class of ’24 pass out at Cork Airport

Cork Airport has celebrated the addition of 10 new police and fire service recruits who will complement the Airport Police and Fire operation at Ireland’s fastest growing airport.

The 10 new recruits, Eadaoin O’Riordan, Jim Booth, Seán Boys, Peter Furlong, Eoghan Cahill, Ben O’Flynn, Daire O’Shaughnessy, Aaron Griffin, Seamus McNamara and Eric Brooks were joined by their proud family and friends at a special passing out ceremony at Cork Airport Fire Station.

Over the course of three months, the new recruits underwent a comprehensive in-house training programme.

This included instruction and certification on airport and aviation firefighting, emergency first response, airside and airfield driving, radio communications, aerodrome topography studies and breathing apparatus certification.

The course was delivered by Cork Airport Aerodrome fire officer Trevor Healy and stations officer Ciaran Walsh.

Speaking at the special ceremony to mark the appointment of the new recruits, head of Police, Fire and Operational Security, Jim O’Connor said: “Congratulations to the 10 members of the ‘Class of 2024’ and I wish them well as they embark upon their respective careers in the Cork Airport Police & Fire Service.

“This is the largest class of new recruits that have joined the Airport Police & Fire Service in 20 years and is evidence of our commitment to upholding the highest of standards when it comes to airport security and safety.

“The 10 new recruits will bring resilience to our force as they join our rosters in January.”