Bonfire Night and Firework Safety

Always follow the firework code!

Messing around with Fireworks is dangerous:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMKSGGfANTQ

Look out for the behaviour of others! Just because you’re being sensible and careful, it doesn’t mean others are.

The boy in the film had a firework thrown at him… by a friend!

Move away! Advise others around you! Walk away!

What should you do?• Never touch a firework! Even if you

think it’s unlit or gone out.

• Wear gloves when handling sparklers – they will burn you if they touch the skin! Keep them well away from your eyes!

• DON’T EVER light fireworks yourself!

At home…• Keep your pets inside, they could

get frightened by the noise.

• Stand well back from the fireworks. Remember: Large firework explosions cover a huge distance… Are you safe?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA783nTMGPY

Adults!• Always listen to an adult who is

behaving responsibly. • Just because an adult is in charge

does not mean they are safe!• 50% of those injured by fireworks

are under 16. This means the other 50% are over 16!

Adults:

• http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Fireworksafety/Pages/AndyMinter.aspx

• This article shows the dangers of adults in ‘Fireworks’ competition with each other.

Adults!

The girl in this video was injured by a neighbour’s firework.

An adult!

Use your knowledge and common sense – do they put safety above everything else?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY1FeD5MTXQ

Move away! Advise others around you! Walk away!

Think about others:

• Your actions don’t just impact on you and those next to you.

• Emergency services are stretched due to an increase in emergency calls.

• Many fire staff are on strike, increasing pressure on those available.

Think about others:• Remember, whilst they are dealing

with an illegal fire they can’t be on call for anyone else, including house fires, car accidents.

• Imagine a child dying because the fire service couldn’t get there just 5 minutes earlier, due to dealing with a bonfire.

Finally, think about the law:• A deliberately set fire, outside of

an organised display, is illegal. • If the fire causes damage, death or

injury, the person who set the fire/firework is legally responsible.

• The person who provided the firework is also legally responsible.

Jack’s story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNQ-XOkiGoU

Full Version: (16 mins)

http://www.twfire.gov.uk/community-safety/prevention/campaigns/previous-campaigns/fireworks/education-resources/#.VFZqgYusXmp

Further advice:

• http://www.twfire.gov.uk/community-safety/prevention/campaigns/previous-campaigns/fireworks/advice/#.VFZ8P4vkfmY