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 - you should replace the battery once per year, if the smoke alarms you have are designed for battery replacement
- O – obvious dangers - be aware of obvious dangers in your home
- P – plan your escape route should a fire start
Home fire safety check
The NIFRS provides advice you can use to help stay safe from a fire in your home. 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. A Home Fire Safety Check is a visit to your home to provide advice on how to stay safe from fire.
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.