Firework Safety

“I wouldn’t want another family to have to go through what we have. When I think how relatively minor her burns are, and how much pain she has been through, it’s terrifying.” Maisie’s mother

What you need to know …

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Fireworks buying guide

Don’t get caught out buying dangerous fireworks. Our buying guide will help you choose the best fireworks suited to a family garden.

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Tips for firework safety

Fireworks display at home? In the excitement, it’s easy to forget some safety essentials. Read and share our top tips for firework safety and a safe display.

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Lessons for little ones

Start teaching young children how to stay safe around fireworks, bonfires and sparklers with our safety messages and activity ideas. With free downloads for parents and early years settings.

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Warning to parents

“I wouldn’t want another family to have to go through what we have. When I think how relatively minor her burns are, and how much pain she has been through, it’s terrifying.”

In an emergency

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Stop, drop and roll

Would you know what to do if clothing caught fire on a sparkler, firework or bonfire? Read and share our advice. Then practice your stop, drop and roll!

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Burns first aid

The quicker you can get a burn under cool running water the better. But it will still make a massive difference up to three hours afterwards, helping reduce the likelihood of scarring.

Resources to share

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Leaflet

A free leaflet from the Office for Product Safety and Standards with helpful firework safety messages to share with parents. Available in English and Welsh.

Fireman Sam Safety Tips

Safety tips from Fireman Sam

We’ve partnered with Fireman Sam to bring you child-friendly safety tips to share on staying safe around fireworks, bonfires and sparklers.

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