Local authorities provide information and advice to the public, community and voluntary groups, business owners and schools about fire safety and prevention, fire regulation, building standards, and fire and emergency response.
Local authorities provide information and advice to those interested in becoming fulltime or retained firefighters including details of the application requirements and recruitment process.
Local authorities, together with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, may provide information and advice to tourists on locations, opening hours, pricing and directions to local attractions.