Young people, political and community representatives and local residents came out in a show of unity with the Fire Service this week following a number of attacks on fire officers.
North Belfast MLA and Westminster candidate Gerry Kelly urged the local community to unite behind the Fire and Rescue Service after recent attacks.
"The work that these people do to keep us safe in our homes from fires, dealing with the most appalling carnage on our roads and in the past week even putting their lives at risk evacuating homes minutes before a bomb explosion should earn them the highest admiration."
"The idiots that have bricked and abused our emergency services need brought before the courts. This community is sending out a clear message that when you attack our emergency services you attack this community."
Staff from the Fire Service met with the locals to talk about ongoing problems when they attend call outs in North Belfast. Two weeks ago the Fire Service was attacked in the Limestone Road area. The windscreen of a fire engine was smashed and although no fire officers were hurt the appliance was off the road for six hours while the windscreen was replaced.
Local young people are so angry at the ongoing trouble caused by some of their peers they decided to join forces with the Fire Service to show their support.
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