For any Cork City Council Fire Prevention or Building Control Department queries you can either email fireoff@corkcity.ie or building@corkcity.ie. Alternatively during Office Hours (9am-5pm), you can also ring 021 4912963 or 021 4924650 to speak to a staff member. The out of hours emergency number is 021 4966512 Our offices in the Central Fire Station remain open to the public.
In cases of emergency the only number to call is 999/112.
Latest News
16 February 2026
Cork City Businesses Meet Buyers at Showcase 2026
Businesses from Cork City had the opportunity to meet buyers from all over the world last month as part of the Local Enterprise Showcase at Showcase 2026 at the RDS in Dublin. There were over 100 Local Enterprise Office supported businesses from across the country present at the event including six from Cork City.
16 February 2026
National and Local Leaders Gather in Cork to Align Digital Innovation with Climate and Infrastructure Delivery
National government, infrastructure providers and local authorities gathered at Cork City Hall last week for Demystifying Digital Twins — a strategic forum focused on aligning digital innovation with climate targets, infrastructure planning and responsible public governance.
11 February 2026
Cork City Council Secures €2m grant from the European Investment Bank to accelerate retrofitting
Cork City Council has been awarded €2m in funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to significantly accelerate its ambitious retrofitting programme.
4 February 2026
Customer Care Team Information Update
A global technical issue which affected City Council Customer Care Team's phone line has been resolved and the team is able to receive phone calls again via its 021-492 4000 number.
30 January 2026
Lord Mayor of Cork Hosts Civic Reception Honouring St. Finbarr's GAA Milestones and Championship Teams
A large crowd gathered at Cork City Hall on Thursday, November 29 for a special Civic Reception honouring five remarkable milestones in the long and remarkable history of one of Ireland’s greatest GAA clubs.