NIFRS team up with local groups to make comforting 'trauma teddies'

The Northern Ireland Fire Service has teamed up with local knitting groups to create comforting "trauma teddies".

Nine knitting groups have contributed to the project so far, with the teddies being carried by 48 NIFRS officers across Northern Ireland. Officers will carry the "trauma teddies" in their fire cars to give out to people in need.NIFRS Watch Commander, Bryan McCaul, is leading the new project. He said they're grateful for the time and effort of local knitting groups, and that he hopes they will be able to provide comfort during difficult times.

"We are honoured that local knitting groups, who are based throughout Northern Ireland, are taking the time and effort to create these special teddies for us. "We also hope to give something back to the knitters who have helped us by going out to them and delivering free home fire safety talks. We speak to the knitters about potential fire dangers in their homes, make sure they know about the importance of having working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan, and encourage them to apply for a free Home Fire Safety Check if eligible.

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