Bonfire Night Safety information

Celebrating bonfire night this weekend?

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service have released some safety advice if you are handling fireworks and hosting an event at home.

 

They are:

 

🎆 Don't set off fireworks between 11pm-7am.

🎆 Keep fireworks in a closed metal box and take them out one at a time

🎆 Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on each firework. Read them by torch light, not a naked flame, always buy fireworks from a reputable source

🎆 Light fireworks at arm’s length using a safety firework lighter or fuse wick - then stand back

🎆 NEVER go back to a firework once lit, it may still go off

🎆 Collect used fireworks with care, douse with water and bury them or place in a metal container

🎆 Keep children away from fireworks and bonfires

🎆 Keep pets indoors

🎆 Take care with sparklers - young children should not handle these

🎆 NEVER throw fireworks

🎆 NEVER keep fireworks in your pocket

🎆 Keep a bucket of water handy.

 

Be sensible, be safe, and enjoy the celebrations responsibly.