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Fire prevention

Get advice and find out more about fire safety.

A quick guide to fire safety

Use these simple tips and additional bedtime checks every day as a way to keep your home safe from fire

Fire safety in the home

Information on reducing the risk of fire in your home - including detailed advice on kitchen, candle, smoking and electrical safety

Smoke alarms

Information on buying, installing and maintaining smoke alarms - the essential piece of fire equipment for your home

Firework safety and the law

Guidance on firework safety - including information about fireworks and the law

Fire safety outdoors - barbecues and camping

Advice for safe barbecuing at home and away, and how to prevent fires in your tent or caravan

Fire safety on boats and caravans

Find out about fire safety on boats and caravans

Fire emergency equipment

In addition to your smoke alarm, you may want to get a fire blanket, extinguisher or sprinklers for your home - this guidance explains the benefits of each

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

Find out about the role of Fire and Rescue, how to contact your local service and how to arrange a home safety check

Electrical safety

Find out what checks to make to ensure your appliances don’t put you at risk

Kitchen safety

This is a guide to how to keep safe while cooking – and what to do if a fire does start in your kitchen

Fire safety for thatched buildings

Find out about ways to protect thatched buildings from the risk of fire

Candle safety

Find out how you can reduce the risks that come with using candles

Smoking safety

More people die in fires caused by smoking than in fires caused by anything else - these safety tips might help reduce the risks

Fire safety outdoors

Fire safety outdoors - the countryside

Fire safety advice for parents and child carers (parents section)

Hints, tips and practical advice on making sure your child stays safe from fire in the home

Bonfire safety

Simple tips to make sure you, and others, are safe if you are having a bonfire

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