01/10/2007 -

National Fire Safety Week 2007 - October 1st to 8th

Sligo Fire Service

National Fire Safety Week runs from the 1st October to the 8th October 2007.  The theme of this year’s campaign is “Smoke Kills – Be Alarmed”.

Sligo Fire Service offers the following advice to all householders:

• INSTALL A SMOKE ALARM NOW.
• Test your smoke alarm at least once per week.
• Change batteries at least once per year.
• Have an escape plan in the event of a fire.
• Practice your escape plan.

Sligo County Council through its fire service has always taken an active role in promoting fire safety events for this special week. All firefighters and senior fire officers work together to promote the fire safety message.Sligo Fire Service continues to be active in promoting fire safety in the community by organising and accommodating visits to Sligo Fire Station, school visits by the Fire Service as part of the National Community Fire Safety for Schools Programme and training staff from outside businesses on fire prevention issues.

Statistics tell us that fire deaths in the home are still very high and that it is the vulnerable groups (the young and the elderly) in our community that are most at risk. Constant vigilance is needed in relation to fire safety.  ALL OF US HAVE A PART TO PLAY.

This year, the highlight of the week will be the holding of Chip Pan Fire demonstration at various locations throughout the country.  The demonstration will provide communities with safety information. Members of the public are invited to attend.

Fire Safety Demonstrations will be held at the following locations;

• Tuesday  2nd October – Ballymote (‘The Rock’ area)
• Wednesday 3rd October -Enniscrone
• Thursday  4th October – Tubbercurry.
• Friday 5th October- Sligo
• Saturday 6th October - Sligo:
              Locations:
  • O’Connell Street – Throughout afternoon.
  • Retail Park, Carraroe – 12-30 pm.

For more information about National Fire Safety Week or Fire Safety in general, please call Sligo Fire Service at 071-9111403.  

P. Coyle,
Chief Fire Officer.

Top Ten Tips!!!

1. Install at least two smoke alarms in your home–One on each level – test your smoke alarms weekly
2. Place an effective spark guard in front of open fires
3. Have a suitable fire extinguisher and fire blanket available in your kitchen at all times
4. Switch off and unplug appliances before going to bed
5. Never ever smoke in bed, only use candles safely
6. Have 2 escape routes planned from the house, practice your route
7. Close all doors at night time
8. If your clothes catch fire – Stop, Drop and Roll
9. Have your Chimney cleaned at least once a year or heating system serviced regularly
10. In the case of Fire- Phone the Fire Brigade!!!
    1. Dial 999 or 112
    2. Know the precise address of the house on fire and any directions necessary 
    3. Know the exact location of the nearest phone (neighbours phone)

Get out and stay out, do NOT go back