Laois County Council run public awareness campaigns on the use of smoke alarms, preparing escape route plans and the safe use of electrical equipment to prevent fires.
Laois County Council will take action against an owner or occupier of buildings or land that are potentially dangerous or may cause a risk in the event of a fire.
Laois County Council prepare guidelines for property owners and occupiers on fire safety standards including identifying fire safety precautions, maintaining training records and inspecting fire safety active systems and first aid equipment.
Laois County Council, together with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, run themed events during National Fire Safety Week. The events aim to raise awareness about fire safety and prevention in the home and community.
Laois County Council run a programme to teach third class primary school children about fire safety in the home and community, and how to protect their families and homes from fires.
