Part-time firefighters will return to the picket line next Wednesday.
Retained firefighters say there will be 'no danger to life or property' during next week's strike.
Over 80% of the country's retained fire service voted to reject Labour Court recommendations yesterday.
The dispute centres around a row over pay and conditions.
Some stations are dangerously low on staff and crews at over 200 stations will strike next Wednesday.
Retained Firefighter in Mullingar, Tony Sheeran, says emergency cover will still be provided:
Station Officer at Midleton Fire Station, Mark Sinclair, says the job is no longer an attractive prospect:
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