They're providing back-up during the coronavirus crisis.
Seven retired fire fighters in Laois have returned to the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic.
The recently retired personnel are providing back-up for the duration of the crisis, in the case of a member of the Laois Fire and Rescue Service needing to self-isolate.
They've returned on temporary contracts at six stations across the county.
Chief Fire Officer Declan Power says, thankfully, they haven't been called up to date:
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