Fire Safety Ireland

Heading out for a camping trip? A fire can destroy a tent in 60 seconds.🏕 🔦Keep a torch handy. Never light a candle or a tent 🍳Don’t cook near flammable materials or long grass 🚭Never smoke inside a tent ✅Have an escape plan Read more advice👇 nifrs.org/home/staying-s…

If an airflow mattress is punctured by a heat source, the escaping airflow could fuel a fire. ➡️Never smoke in bed or near an airflow mattress ➡️Keep fires, heaters & candles away from the mattress ➡️Never use an electric blanket on the mattress 🔗nifrs.org/home/staying-s…

Chimneys are the number one cause of fire in Ireland. Now is a good time to get yours cleaned now that Summer is here. If you hear a loud roaring noise in your fireplace, get out and get the Fire Brigade out! @DeptHousingIRL @JamesBrowneTD @FireSafetyIRE #STOPfire

Please test your smoke alarm today. Have in mind an escape plan for you and your family should it sound. The simplest route is generally the best way out. Visit fireireland.ie for more information. @DeptHousingIRL @JamesBrowneTD @FireSafetyIRE #STOPfire

If you smoke, never leave a lit cigarette unattended. Before you go to bed, make sure it's completely out by pouring water into the ashtray. And please, NEVER ever smoke in bed. Too many lives have been lost this way. @DeptHousingIRL @JamesBrowneTD #FireSafetyIRE #STOPfire

Ensure your smoke alarm works well by: 1. Testing it weekly. 2. Changing the battery yearly. 3. Cleaning the casing every six months. 4. Replacing the alarm every ten years. Please test your smoke alarm today. @DeptHousingIRL @JamesBrowneTD #FireSafetyIRE #STOPfire

High temperatures increase wildfire risk. Most wildfires are caused by human activity & are preventable. Help protect our communities & nature - Report Fires Immediately. Don't assume someone else will call. Dial 999 or 112 @DeptHousingIRL @JamesBrowneTD #FireSafetyIRE #STOPfire

With warm weather it's important to remember that unintentional actions can lead to outdoor fires. Please keep fire safety in mind while enjoying the sunshine. @DeptHousingIRL @JamesBrowneTD #FireSafetyIRE #STOPfire

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. Test your smoke alarm and stay safe. @DeptHousingIRL @JamesBrowneTD #FireSafetyIRE #STOPfire

A few tips to teach children about fire safety now they are on their holidays. Charge phones and laptops during the day and not overnight. Teach them an escape plan in the event of a fire. Also how to test a smoke alarm. @DeptHousingIRL @JamesBrowneTD #FireSafetyIRE #STOPfire

Did you know The Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage provide free smoke alarms & units for the hard of hearing & vulnerable people? Contact your Local Authority for more information. @DeptHousingIRL @JamesBrowneTD #FireSafetyIRE #STOPfire

Time to test your smoke alarm. @DeptHousingIRL @JamesBrowneTD #FireSafetyIRE #STOPfire

If your planning a night out on having a few drinks 🍺🍷 over the weekend don't be tempted to cook when you get home. Treat yourself to a takeaway instead. @DeptHousingIRL @JamesBrowneTD #FireSafetyIre #STOPfire

Good Morning from Limerick Fire & Rescue Service. Stay with us throughout the day as we give an insight into what goes on behind the big red doors. In Mulgrave St, shift changeover is at 09:30. Across the county, firefighters are on call in our 6 retained stations #YourCouncilDay

Are you on holidays at the moment feeling relaxed and carefree? Don't forget that fire doesn't take a holiday. Check to make sure your accommodation has a working smoke alarm and always take note of the fire exit doors. @DeptHousingIRL @JamesBrowneTD #FireSafetyIRE #STOPfire

When you call 999 or 112, you will be connected to an operator who will ask you what service you require. Once connected to us, you will be asked The address of the emergency (You will be asked to confirm it) The phone number you're calling from. The nature of the emergency.…

Candles can add warmth & atmosphere to your home but they’re still open flames & must be treated with care. 🕯️Never leave candles unattended or near soft furnishings 🕯️Keep children & pets away from candles 🕯️Use a candle holder 🔗nifrs.org/home/staying-s…

A fire 🔥 can start in your home 🏡 at anytime. It could be from overloaded sockets, faulty wiring or maybe even smoking in bed. It is so important to have a working smoke alarm. Test it today. @DeptHousingIRL @JamesBrownTD #FireSafetyIRE #STOPfire

Congratulations to our award winners from today’s Wholetime Firefighter graduation ceremony. 🏆 Read more: nifrs.org/first-cohort-o…

This week marks the 150th anniversary of the 1875 Great Whiskey Fire of Dublin. Up to 35 buildings were destroyed as burning whiskey set fire to them flowing down the street. 13 people died from drinking contaminated whiskey. Retired DFB Firefighter Las Fallon:…