Fire Research

24/02/2022

*Please share this advice with elderly family members and neighbors*

Increase the Heat not the Risk

A few Safety Tips if using Space Heaters during this cold snap
• Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from flammable items and objects, such as papers or curtains.
• Only use Space Heaters that are suitable for indoors use
• Avoid leaving a space heater unattended -- especially for long periods of time.
• Only use a device that has a correct CE mark for safe use
• Do not plug space heaters into extension cords or power strips.
• Unplug space heaters when not in use.
Castlebar Firefighters Mayo Ballina Fire Station Ballyhaunis Fire Service Mayo County Council Fire Safety Ireland Mayo Travellers Support Group Ballyhaunis Inclusion Project Midwest Radio

07/02/2022

*🔥*DANGER*🔥*
WE ARE STILL SEEING TOO MANY OVER LOADED EXTENSION LEADS

Be aware of the fire risk that overloaded or damaged power cords pose.

FACT: Extension cords are only intended for temporary use. Consider having a qualified electrician add more circuits or outlets so you do not have to use extension cords.

**Replace damaged or loose electrical cords as they can increase the risk of electrical shock or cause arcing or overheating, which can lead to a fire.

**Do not use an extension cord with major appliances.

**Do not run extension cords under carpets.
Castlebar Firefighters Mayo Ballina Fire Station Ballyhaunis Inclusion Project Ballyhaunis Fire Service Mayo County Council Mayo Travellers Support Group Donegal Fire Service Sligo City Firefighters Fire Safety Ireland Fire and Rescue Galway

02/02/2022

Wordle challenge completed…..

(Spotted this on Dublin Fire Brigade social media page and couldn’t resist, thanks DFB)
Castlebar Firefighters Mayo Ballina Fire Station Ballyhaunis Fire Service Mayo County Council Garda Síochána Western Region MayoGaa Donegal Fire Service Fire Safety Ireland Sligo City Firefighters Fire and Rescue Galway

01/02/2022

21/01/2022

We all need to look after our Mental Health, please ask for help if your not feeling well. It's good to talk.....
Here are our Top 10 tips for looking after your Mental Health:
1. Talk about your feelings.
2. Keep active.
3. Eat well.
4. Drink sensibly.
5. Keep in touch.
6. Ask for help.
7. Take a break.
8. Do something you're good at.
9. Accept who you are.
10. Care for others.
Castlebar Firefighters Mayo Ballina Fire Station Ballyhaunis Fire Service Mayo County Council Fire Safety Ireland Donegal Fire Service Sligo City Firefighters Fire and Rescue Galway Garda Síochána Western Region

20/01/2022

18/01/2022

🚒🔥Mayo County Fire and Rescue Service 🔥🚒recommend that every Tuesday we all take the time to test our own smoke alarms. Use to check smoke alarms of family and friends as well.
Working smoke alarms save lives. There are many examples where lives were lost as a smoke alarm was installed but not working.
Castlebar Firefighters Mayo Ballina Fire Station Ballyhaunis Fire Service Fire Safety Ireland Mayo County Council Mayo GAA

14/01/2022

What a great Tweet from our National Ambulance Service.
🚑🚒🚑Please share this message🚑🚒🚑
National Ambulance Service (NAS) Castlebar Firefighters Mayo Ballina Fire Station Ballyhaunis Fire Service Mayo County Council Donegal Fire Service Fire and Rescue Galway Fire Safety Ireland

12/01/2022

Why is Smoke so Dangerous?.......Why do we need to avoid Smoke?

When man made materials burn, they release thousands of toxic chemicals including:
• Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
• Hydrogen Cyanide
• Nitric Oxide
• Formaldehyde
• Cadmium
• Chloroform
• Trichloroethylene
• Arsenic
During a fire the human body cannot deal with these toxins and our breathing and visibility will be severely effected
***Always stay well clear of the smoke***

Castlebar Firefighters MayoBallina Fire StationBallyhaunis Fire Service Mayo County Council Fire Safety Ireland Donegal Fire Service Sligo City Firefighters Fire and Rescue Galway Dublin Fire Brigade

09/12/2020

Worrying evidence from the Grenfell Inquiry

““All we do is lie”: Grenfell’s insulation maker private WhatsApp chats reveal how Kingspan joked about passing fire safety tests. reports from the Inquiry https://t.co/cME4DFddQ1”