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.
Media Enquiries
During Office Hours (9am-5pm)
Contact NIFRS Corporate Communications Department
Out of Office Hours (5pm-9am)
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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.
Winter Warning as Fire Fatalities Rise This Year
Statistics show that more people have already died in accidental fires in the home this year than during all of last year.
Road Safety Week – There’s no need to speed
Renewed plea for drivers and riders to slow down and reduce their speed on the road.
87% rise in smoking related fires in the home during Covid-19
It is vitally important that the community is aware of the obvious causes of fire in their home, and the homes of their loved ones, and the steps they can take to prevent a fire from occurring.
As Lockdown Eases, Be Safe This Summer
With COVID-19 lockdown gradually easing over the summer, we are reminding the public of the importance of keeping themselves fire safe and summer safe.
Dry weather sparks wildfire warning
DAERA and NIFRS are asking farmers and the public for their help during the current dry weather spell which has sparked a wildfire warning.
NIFRS Echoes Road Safety Pleas Towards Zero Road Deaths in NI
We are encouraging road users to ‘Share the Road to Zero’ after it was revealed that 55 people tragically lost their lives on Northern Ireland’s roads in 2019.