As the summer holidays begin, we are urging everyone to follow our simple advice to stay safe when visiting family and friends or exploring the outdoors.
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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service
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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service
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Joined September 2011
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Quarry water is much colder than rivers, lakes or the sea - you could die from ‘cold shock’ in less than two minutes. Find out more about the dangers in quarries: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/stayi… @niwnews @daera_ni @NIFRSOFFICIAL #BeWaterAware #DrowningPreventionWeek
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👩🚒 The Health Minister attended a recent "Come and Try Day" for women at @NIFRSOFFICIAL 🚒 Minister Nesbitt spoke with recent recruits at Belfast Central Fire Station and those interested in becoming a firefighter, as well as seeing demonstrations of firefighters' work.
00:00 - 📣We’re hiring! Our current live vacancies are: ➡️Watch Commander ➡️Project Officer (Digital) For more information and to apply, visit nifrs.getgotjobs.co.uk/home
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⚠️WILDFIRE SEASON ⚠️ Be vigilant about the risk of wildfires in Northern Ireland. More information: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/protect-p…
- Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service reposted⚠️It's #DrowningPreventionWeek, please remember the dangers of swimming in quarry water. Don’t be dying to drown. Stay out, stay alive! More info: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/stayi… @nidirect @deptinfra @niwnews @mea_bc @belfastcc @NIFRSOFFICIAL @PoliceServiceNI @PCSP_S @publichealthni
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Archie explains why learning to float on your back is so important — it helps you control your breathing, stay calm, and keep yourself afloat until help arrives. For teenagers and young people it’s easy to underestimate the risks. Be prepared: rlss.org.uk/water-safety-c… #DPW2026
00:00 - Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service repostedHelp teenagers stay safe around open water this summer. Download and share our new Speak Up. Be a Mate. social media assets and webpage and help us reach those most at risk. We can all contribute to creating communities free from drowning. rlss.org.uk/speak-up-be-a-… #DPW2026
- Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service repostedThere’s still time to be a part of Drowning Prevention Week. 🛟 Perfect for schools, community groups, and organisations, our resources make it easy to get involved and make a real impact this week. Download now and share: rlss.org.uk/dpw #DrowningPreventionWeek
- Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service repostedOne risk. One joke. One decision. That’s all it takes for fun to turn into an emergency. Do you know what to do if a mate gets into trouble in the water? Find out now 👇 rlss.org.uk/speak-up-be-a-… #BeAMate #DrowningPreventionWeek
- Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service repostedCould you remember the Water Safety Code in an emergency? Stop. Think. Stay together. Call 999. Float. Stay Together 👥 • Swim with friends and family • Keep children within arm’s reach • Share your plans with someone you trust rlss.org.uk/water-safety-c… #DPW2026
- Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service repostedReservoirs, rivers, disused quarries and other water bodies may look safe but they can be hazardous - spot and keep away from dangers. #BeWaterAware #DrowningPreventionWeek @niwnews @daera_ni @NIFRSOFFICIAL
00:00 - Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service reposted⚠️WILDFIRE SEASON ⚠️ Be vigilant about the risk of wildfires in Northern Ireland. More information: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/protect-p…
