bonfire & firework safety 2014 firstly, and most importantly… to stop young people like...
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Bonfire & Firework Safety
2014
Firstly, and most importantly…
To stop young
people like
yourselves
from being
killed or
seriously
injured...
50%of people injured by
fireworks are children
aged 14 years and
younger
50%of people injured by
fireworks are children
aged 14 years and
younger
…to ensure that Bonfire night
is enjoyed for all the right
reasons…
Most injuries occur in
homes or gardens
Injuries are most
frequently to the hands,
fingers, eyes, head and
face
Impact on Resources
Property Fires
Delays in response times?
Road Traffic Collisions Cost to you & your
family?
WHY WE WILL
PUT BONFIRES
OUT…
Danger To Young Children
Danger To Property
No Responsible Adult
Supervision
Safety Advice
Ideally attend organised
displays
Alcohol and fireworks do not mix and may lead to injury
Follow the instructions
carefully
Light fireworks at a safe
distance
Never put fireworks in your pocket Keep them safe in their box
Never go back to a lit firework …
Never go back to a lit firework …it could explode at any time
Impact on YOU
Surgeon in warning
over 'horrific' firework
injuries
"They are quite horrific
injuries we are seeing
where they are losing
part of their hands," he
said."We have seen some
children losing all of
their digits”
Oct. 28th 2011 BBC News
Fire crews in County
Durham and Darlington
Would like each member
of the community to have
a fun, safe, enjoyable
bonfire night!
For further information
visitWWW.DDFIRE.GOV.UK