Cork fire brigade to distribute free smoke detectors as part of safety campaign

Free smoke detectors and alarm testing sticks will be distributed across Cork as part of a major Christmas fire safety campaign.

Cork City Fire Bridge made the announcement yesterday as it unveiled its revamped community fire safety vehicle which is set to hit the roads over the coming weeks to hammer home fire prevention and fire safety messages.

Third officer Edward Buckley, who has spearheaded the development of the brigade’s community fire safety programme, said people become complacent about the dangers of fire at this time of the year.