NIFRS encourages road users to share our roads responsibly
NIFRS is encouraging road users to share our roads responsibly after it was revealed that 50 people tragically lost their lives on our roads in 2021.
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Sparky the Elf
Christmas time is nearly here, and so we wanted to tell you a story about a very special Elf who saved Christmas for a family in Northern Ireland…
Cooking still the leading cause of house fires during the festive period
The top cause of accidental fires in the home during winter is cooking- followed by electrics and careless use of smoking materials.
Mallon warns drivers of the dangers of careless driving during Road Safety Week
Today marks the start of Road Safety Week (15 – 21 November 2021), and Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is warning drivers about the dangers of careless driving.
Make this Halloween a night for treats not tragedies
Halloween can be one of the busiest times of year for your Fire & Rescue Service. We are calling on the community to act responsibly and be fire aware.
Almost 40% of Accidental House Fires Occurred in Homes where People Lived Alone
These statistics have been released as part of North South Fire Safety Week 2021, which begins today.
Be safe in the water during heatwave
As the summer heatwave continues many people are choosing to cool down in the water outdoors. However it’s important to be aware of the many dangers of swimming in open water.
Be fire safe when ‘staycationing’ this summer
With ‘staycationing’ on the increase this summer we are urging everyone to follow our simple advice to stay safe when on holiday.
Act responsibly and remain vigilant to wildfires
NIFRS and multi-agency partners are asking farmers, land managers and the public for their help during the current dry weather spell.
Don’t forget to Test it Tuesday
Don’t forget to test your smoke alarms weekly to make sure they are working.