Northern Ireland Fire Brigade

Institutional Heraldry of the World : United Kingdom England

Official blazon

English

Arms : Purpure, three tongues of flame issuing from the base; a chief of water harry wavy proper. Crest: On a wreath of the colours, A dexter arm em­bowed proper, the hand grasping a branchpipe Or. Supporters: On either side a hawk, wings addorsed and inverted Or, belied argent, charged on the breast with a dexter hand couped gules. Motto: Ardens in Ignis.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on May 15, 1952.

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