Meath County Council Fire and Rescue Service launched their “The 12 Days of Christmas” fire safety campaign this week.
This initiative, in partnership with the Council’s Housing Section, aims to raise awareness among residents regarding twelve potential fire hazards present in their homes during the Christmas season. Brochures are also available at all Meath County Council libraries.
The campaign also supports Meath County Council’s “Community Smoke Alarm Scheme,” which offers free smoke alarms to residents of County Meath. It is concerning that over 70,000 homes in Ireland do not possess a functioning smoke alarm, including more than 2,200 homes in County Meath alone.
During the official launch earlier this week, the critical importance of having a minimum of two operational smoke alarms in every residence was emphasised.
Meath County Council Fire and Rescue Service has introduced a new electronic programme, the “Home Fire Safety Check Programme” which enables residents of County Meath to complete an online questionnaire that evaluates the fire safety measures in their homes.
Based on their responses, participants receive a risk rating regarding their fire safety condition. Additionally, firefighters are available to arrange in-person visits to conduct the questionnaire with homeowners upon request.
If you are interested in applying for the Community Smoke Alarm Scheme or the Home Fire Safety Check, please contact 046 9051068 or email communityfiresafety@meathcoco.ie
