Plan for a safe refuge in case you cannot escape from the house. This is a room where all of the family can gather to wait to be rescued. Take the following precautions:
Make sure there is a phone in the room to call for help
Try to have a room with a window so you can either escape or call out for help (stay by the window)
Close the door and seal the bottom with towels or blankets to stop harmful smoke entering
Call the emergency services.
Dial 999 or 112
Tell the operator what service you require.
Speak calmly and clearly giving the address of the fire and your phone number. (If using a mobile phone the operator may ask what county you are in)
Only hang up when the operator tells you to
Do Not
Re-enter a burning house for personal items
Borrow batteries from the Smoke Alarm
Have mirrors over fireplaces with real fires
More Fire Safety Tips
Fire Safety at Home - full booklet (English | Irish)
