With the holiday season is set to start, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging everyone to be fire aware and to follow key safety advice to stay safe this summer.
Mark Smyth, NIFRS Group Commander, said summertime carried with it a “real set of dangers.”
He added “NIFRS wants everyone to enjoy their summer but not to become complacent about their fire safety or general safety if they are on holidays or away from their usual routine.
“If you are, camping, caravanning, boating or enjoying the countryside ensure you, and the people you are with, know what to do in the event of an emergency.
“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.
“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.”
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