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Fire safety and prevention

Fire can kill. It can also destroy or damage your home. There are some simple things you can do to prevent a fire from starting.

Keeping you safe

One of the easiest ways to prevent a fire is to follow the ‘STOP Fire’ message:

  • S – smoke alarms - make sure you have smoke alarms on every floor of your home
  • T – test those smoke alarms weekly to make sure they’re working
  • O –  obvious dangers - be aware of obvious dangers in your home
  • P – plan your escape route should a fire start

 

  • Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service STOP Fire video 

Home fire safety check

The NIFRS provides advice you can use to see how safe your home is. It will help you to identify any danger points around your home. If you are concerned about fire safety in your home, you can ask for a free home fire safety check.

  • Free home fire safety check

Alternative languages fire safety information 

The NIFRS Home Fire Safety Check leaflet is available in:

  • Cantonese Traditional
  • English
  • Irish
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Ukrainian
  • Ulster Scots

You can find these on the NIFRS website.

Its Home Fire Safety booklet is available in:

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Irish
  • Polish
  • Ukrainian
  • Ulster Scots

You can find these on the NIFRS website.

More useful links

  • Home fire safety
  • Seasonal safety advice
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