Living in Ireland e-brochure

These are fires resistant sheets of material that you can use to cover a fire to cut its supply of oxygen or wrap around a person whose clothes are on fire. It is best to keep them near the kitchen but they must be discarded after use and replaced.

It is important to have an escape plan for your family; in the event a fire should occur in your home. Please make yourself aware of all exit points for your home, ensuring doors are not obstructed, and keys are within easy access.

Keep in mind that you may need to crawl along the floor to find an exit in the event of a fire. Make yourself aware of fire exits in an apartment building. These usually have a green light above the door. Please exit your home immediately should you suspect a fire has broken out, do not return for anything and call 999/112 and ask for Fire Brigade.

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