Fire Safety Resources
We have put together some links to Fire Safety Resources from across the Fire Service in Ireland (this page is currently under construction)
Fire Safety Advice/ Tips/Videos
- BFireSafe@school – post primary teacher and student resource available in 10 languages
- Careers in the Fire Service
- Calling the Emergency Services
- Blue light awareness- watch this video brought to you by Tipperary Fire & Rescue Service to understand what to do when you encounter blue lights while driving
- E-scooters-e-cycles-and-hoverboards
- Fire Safety in the home- video
- Fire Safety Week
- Fire Safety Publications
- Fire Extinguishers
- How to use a Fire Blanket
- Home Fire Safety video – English/ Ukrainian
- Kids Zone – Fire Safety activity pages for children
- School evacuation video – teacher/student resource
- Smoke Alarm -A Working smoke alarm saves lives (video)
- Smoke and Heat Alarms
Fire Safety Posters
Legislation
Codes of Practice/ Guidance/Fire Safety
- Code of Practice for the Management of Fire Safety in Places of Assembly
- Code of Practice for Fire Safety and Indoor Concerts 1998
- Code of Practice for Fire Safety at outdoor pop concerts and other outdoor musical events
- Code of Practice for Fire Safety of Furnishings and Fittings in Places of Assembly-1989
- Code of Practice for Fire Safety in New and Existing Community Dwelling Houses 2017
- Code of practice for Fire Safety assessment of premises and buildings, 2021
- Guide to Fire Safety in Existing Nursing Homes and Similar Type Premises-1996
- Guide to Fire Precautions in Existing Hotels Guesthouses and Similar Premises 1989
- Guide to Fire Safety in Guest Accommodation
- Guide to Fire Safety in Flats Bedsitters and Apartments 1994
- Guide to Fire Safety in Existing Traveller Accommodation 2015
- Fire Safety Guidance Note 01 2017 – Assessing existing cladding systems in buildings of more than six storeys, or more than 18m in height
- Fire Safety in Preschools 1999
- Fire Safety in Hostels 1998
- Fire Safety in Places of Assembly
Technical Guidance Document B
Fire Service Handbooks
- Fire Fighters Handbook
- Junior Officer Handbook
- Senior Officer Handbook
- Guidance on the Provision and Assessment of Breathing Apparatus Training (June 2010)
- The Use of Breathing Apparatus in the Fire Service
- Guidelines for Compartment Fire Behaviour Training (June 2010)