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! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY1FeD5MTXQ 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? 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 Short version: Full Version: (16 mins) 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