Today is National Burn Awareness Day! 🚨🔥
The majority of burns & scalds happen in the kitchen. If a burn occurs:
✔COOL under cold water for 20 minutes
✔CALL 999, 111 or GP for help for any burn is larger than a 50p
✔COVER with cling film
#BeBurnsAware
Station Commander Mary Kate McKevitt and her family have organised a 24 hour relay in memory of her brother John Paul McKevitt to raise funds for Road Safe NI Charity and The Road Ahead Support Group.
Let’s support Mary Kate and continue raising awareness for road safety. 👏
You should never run white goods, such as a washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher, when you leave the house or are asleep.
These appliances are a fire risk and should not be left unattended🚫.
Read more of our safety advice👇
https://t.co/AS2t7DiJLm
Stay vigilant in the kitchen this #PancakeTuesday by following our safety tips:
🥞Don’t leave cooking unattended
🥞Turn the cooker & hob off when you’ve finished cooking
🥞Ensure you have a working smoke alarm
🥞Don’t try to tackle a fire – get out & call 999
Never run white goods, such as a washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher, or charge devices when you're asleep or leave the house.
These appliances are a fire risk and should not be left unattended🚫.
Read more of our safety advice👇
https://t.co/AS2t7DiJLm
👨🚒 Today, like every Christmas, firefighters and control staff will be working round the clock to keep the public safe.
Thank you, solidarity and Happy Christmas 🎄
We are here to keep you safe 24/7. We want to thank our Firefighters and Regional Control Centre who are working today, including our colleagues in other emergency services. Merry Christmas from everyone at NIFRS!🎄🎅
Christmas decorations can bring fire hazards into our homes. Before bed and when you’re leaving the house, always remember to:
🎄Turn the Christmas tree lights off
🔌Unplug sockets
🕯Blow out candles
Read more winter safety advice👇 https://t.co/AS2t7DiJLm
We are attending an ongoing incident at a commercial property in Loughbrook Industrial Estate, Camlough Road, Newry. Over 30 Firefighters are currently at the scene and have worked hard overnight in bringing the fire under control. Read our full statement: https://t.co/CmunbusZ0T
We must be vigilant over winter, especially during Christmas, as many additional fire dangers are introduced into our homes❄🎄. Group Commander Paul Morrow shares some of our safety tips for winter. https://t.co/AS2t7DiJLm
The @firefighters999 has launched its 24/7 crisis line to combat suicide amongst present & past fire service personnel across the UK. If you're worried about yourself, or someone else, the charity has resources that can help you. For support visit https://t.co/nftpkXxNbB.
Does the person you're caring for have a bedtime routine? This #23FSW we ask you to consider:
🔌Are electrical appliances switched off & unplugged?
🚭Are ashtrays emptied?
🔥Is a spark guard in front of hearths?
🔑Are keys easily available?
Read more: https://t.co/4Luxm4fais
Cooking is one of the main causes of accidental house fires. This #23FSW please remember:
❌Don’t leave cooking unattended
✅Fit a heat detector in the kitchen
❌Don’t cook under the influence of alcohol
Can you spot the other hazards below? Read advice: https://t.co/4Luxm4fais
> Are you starting School Year 11 in September '23?
> Do you live or go to school in Bangor, Belfast, Lisburn or Newry?
> Would you like to develop life skills whilst building friendships and having fun?
> Why not join NIFRS Cadets? 👩🚒🧑🚒
Find out more- https://t.co/8QLeYkh6uf
We at Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service are deeply saddened by the death of Firefighter Barry Martin. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his family, friends and colleagues in Scottish Fire & Rescue Service.
We are recruiting for On-Call Firefighters in 46 Fire Stations throughout Northern Ireland. 👩🚒🧑🚒
If you're interested in applying why not come along to your local Fire Station Open Night to find out more information?
More info can also be found here- https://t.co/9WhTjjcxo0
13-19th June 2022 is Men’s Mental Health Week. We are supporting the Men's Health Forum campaign to encourage all of our male employees to give themselves an MOT check.
You can visit https://t.co/Ri7p23SoMc for guidance on how to do a quick and easy check at home.