{"id":7032,"date":"2022-10-24T09:52:06","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T08:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nifrs.org\/?p=7032"},"modified":"2022-10-24T10:05:46","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T09:05:46","slug":"nifrs-urges-everyone-to-be-fire-aware-for-a-happier-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nifrs.org\/nifrs-urges-everyone-to-be-fire-aware-for-a-happier-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"NIFRS Urges Everyone to be Fire Aware for a Happier Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

24 October 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is appealing for everyone to be aware of the extra fire hazards Halloween brings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last Halloween (31 October 2021) NIFRS were called to 90 incidents, lower than the previous year (31 October 2020) where we were called 100 times in the same 24 hour period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suzanne Fleming, Group Commander, NIFRS said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHalloween is a busy time of year for us and we are urging everyone not to put more pressure on our resources by starting fires deliberately and to act responsibly over the Halloween period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you plan to use fireworks, sparklers or candles please follow our fire safety advice to keep yourself, your family and friends safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPlease remember that fireworks are dangerous and can set fire to buildings and clothing. They can also cause serious injury, particularly to your hands and face. Only light fireworks outside in an open space and keep children well away from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSparklers can cause serious injury without proper supervision. Never give them to children under the age of 5 and always wear gloves when using them, preferably leather gloves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFancy dress costumes can be highly flammable, and if you are making your own don\u2019t use flammable materials such as black plastic bags. It is important to make sure children are properly supervised at all times and kept away from fireworks or open flames. If a costume catches fire remember STOP, DROP and ROLL to quickly put the flames out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NIFRS Halloween Safety Advice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fireworks are dangerous that can set fire to buildings and clothes and can cause serious injury.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n