Fire Safety Policy and Initiatives
The National policy for the provision of Fire Services in Ireland is driven and supported by the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, which also oversees and develops standards and the delivery of quality services by the fire authorities. In February 2013, the National Directorate published the “Keeping Communities Safe” policy document which is the blueprint for the future direction of the fire service, aimed at delivering consistent, effective and value for money fire services in Ireland while continuing to reduce the risk from fires in our communities and prioritising the safety of fire personnel in their work.
Keeping Communities Safe https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/72e1d-keeping-communities-safe/ sets out:
- a system of national processes and standards.
- a framework for moving to a “shared services” structure.
- an increased emphasis on fire prevention and safety.
- the means by which the goal of delivering quality services can be achieved.
- challenging targets in terms of reducing the incidents of fire and loss of life.
The following initiatives are undertaken by Donegal County Fire Service.
National Fire Safety Week
Commences on the 1st Monday of October each year, the https://www.fireireland.ie/ provides a link to the theme of fire safety week each year.
Fire Safety Schools Programme (Primary Schools)
The fire safety at home programme is delivered by Donegal County Fire Service in primary schools across the County to 3rd Class students in accordance with National Policy
Donegal Offshore Islands Fire Safety Programme
Donegal County Fire Service have been providing homes on the islands off the Donegal coast with smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire blankets and fire extinguishers. Training on the use of extinguishers and fire blankets are arranged with Island communities through the programme which will run after provision of extinguishers to homes.
Home Safety Check Sheet here