Electrical accidents in the home can pose a more significant risk to older or vulnerable people.
If you’re worried about your property, or concerned about a neighbour or relative, here are some simple things that you can do: https://t.co/I3dMKtuejz
#DAW2019#DementiaActionWeek
No recorded deaths @CheshireFire in accidental house fires in Cheshire between 1 April 2018 & March 2019 a fantastic achievement a massive thank you to all Prevention staff firefighters & admin staff for all your effort and commitment to our Prevention work
Portable heaters are responsible for 4% of accidental house fires each year, as well as being responsible for a higher percentage of fatalities and serious injuries per incident compared to other items.
Check out our safety advice: https://t.co/27q7EbcjbA
In the last six weeks we’ve had three people over 60 die in house fires across South Yorkshire
For our latest campaign, on #MothersDay of all days, we’re asking people to find time to visit older relatives and make sure they’re OK 👌
#FindTheTime
👉 https://t.co/Nu4eQkPed5
I am delighted to receive funding for my research from @ifeglobal and @fire_trust today. It is very encouraging to know that they support the study and I am very grateful for their contribution.
It's not every day an Olympian visits the fire station! I took the opportunity to give @Breege26 some much needed fire safety advice about hair straighteners. Always remember to switch them off Breege
Are you concerned about the fire safety of someone you know – they may be entitled to a free home fire safety check. Click here for more information https://t.co/0B451RPYUw #ProtectingOurCommunity#STOPfire
🔊Do you know if you're overloading your sockets? Here's some useful advice from Mark our Prevention and Education colleague. Remember if it's got a heating element - 1 plug 1 socket! @ElecSafetyFirst#ElectricalSafety
#NEWS: Our research found that in Wales, 143 fires were caused by faulty electrical appliances last year - the equivalent of nearly 3 a week. Elwyn Roberts has seen firsthand the devastation that unregistered products can do at home.
Read more: https://t.co/FCyreanCU7
Very useful interview today with Connor Breen from @BelfastTrust. Great work being done by Connor, and Michael Roberts from NIFRS, to reduce fire risk in the community.
If you are in NI and regularly visit a relative, friend or neighbour who is over 50 years old and have noticed a fire risk in their home I'd like to speak to you for my research. Tweet me or email your contact details to [email protected] if you are interested.
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If you are in NI and regularly visit a relative, friend or neighbour who is over 50 years old and have noticed a fire risk in their home I'd like to speak to you for my research. Tweet me or email your contact details to [email protected] if you are interested.
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We're absolutely delighted to support this initiative. There's something we can all do to support an older person who has no one else to turn to. Grab your FREE neighbour copy of the @irish_news next week and make a difference to an older neighbour, friend or relative.