People are being encouraged to check in on those who might be vulnerable.
Check-in on vulnerable neighbours, and remember the importance of fire and smoke alarms.
That's the message for this year's Fire Safety Week, which kicks off today.
An average of 25 people in Ireland die in fires each year.
The theme for this year is 'People looking out for one another,' and to coincide with the launch, the government is investing €100,000 for the provision of specially-adapted smoke alarms for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer in Westmeath Fire and Rescue Service, Pat Hunt says basic measures, such as checking your alarms, closing doors and extinguishing cigarettes are important:
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