EPISODE · Oct 13, 2025 · 4 MIN
Meath Fire Service Urges Community Checks for Vulnerable Peopleas They Launch Fire Safety Week - 13/10/2025
from The Agenda
As Fire Safety Week begins across Ireland, Meath residents are being urged to look out for vulnerable neighbours by asking three “simple” questions.The campaign, which runs from October 13 to 19, comes amid figures showing that more than 60pc of fire fatalities in Ireland involve people aged 65 and over.This year’s theme, “Together Against Fire,” focuses on community awareness and the role every Meath household can play in keeping older and more vulnerable people safe.We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer with the Meath County Council Fire and Rescue Service, Barry Quinn, who spoke to us some more about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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As Fire Safety Week begins across Ireland, Meath residents are being urged to look out for vulnerable neighbours by asking three “simple” questions.The campaign, which runs from October 13 to 19, comes amid figures showing that more than 60pc of fire fatalities in Ireland involve people aged 65 and over.This year’s theme, “Together Against Fire,” focuses on community awareness and the role every Meath household can play in keeping older and more vulnerable people safe.We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer with the Meath County Council Fire and Rescue Service, Barry Quinn, who spoke to us some more about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Meath Fire Service Urges Community Checks for Vulnerable Peopleas They Launch Fire Safety Week - 13/10/2025
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