There were 14 fatalities in 2012 compared to 27 the previous year and a 3% reduction when it came to those injured, while accidental house fires were down 4%.
However, the service's chief officer said four deaths over the festive period showed people must always be aware of the dangers of fire.
Figures showed a 14% drop in fire casualties and a 5% fall in accidental house fires from December 1 to January 3 compared with the same period the previous year.
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