NIFRS APPEAL - STAY SUMMER SAFE AND SUMMER SAVVY

摘要

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) wants everyone to have an enjoyable summer - but a safe one, too. Summertime carries with it a real set of dangers and NIFRS is encouraging everyone to take the necessary fire safety precautions and to follow basic lifesaving safety advice to stay summer safe and summer savvy. Alan Walmsley, Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service said: "At this time of year people are on holidays, in a relaxed frame of mind or away from their usual routine and unfortunately they can become complacent about their fire safety or indeed their general safety. We play a central role in protecting our community and as a fire and rescue service this time of year presents different challenges for us to deal with. We want people to be fire safe and summer safe over the coming months. If you are on holiday, camping, caravanning, boating or enjoying the countryside, you need to consider your fire safety and the safety of your family. Ensure you, and the people you are with, know what to do in the event of an emergency and have taken all the necessary steps to ensure that fire doesn't become your uninvited guest on your holiday. Similarly if you happen to be in the vicinity of water, act responsibly and take all the basic safety precautions. Be aware that swimming in a river, lake, or the ocean is different from swimming in a pool. You need more energy to handle the currents and other changing conditions and no one can anticipate other hidden dangers that may arise. Pay attention to any warning signs posted in the area and never, ever swim in a disused quarry - it may look inviting but the water is very cold and often filled with hidden obstacles.With the good weather, we are also reminding people not to cook or barbecue while under the influence of alcohol. We want everyone to enjoy the sunshine; however, it is easy for personal safety to take a back seat so please remember, alcohol consumption increases the risk of accidents occurring."