People in Gedling borough are being urged to be bright sparks this Bonfire Night and take notice of some top safety tips issued by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The service has issued a video and some simple tips you can follow to make sure that you don’t remember the fifth of November for the wrong reasons:
Here are some of our top Bonfire Night safety tips to help you be a bright spark:
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- Make sure to keep fireworks in a closed box and only use them one at a time.
- Always read the instructions to make sure that you are using correctly.
- Never return to a firework once it has been lit. Even if it hasn’t gone off, it still could.
- Never put fireworks in pockets and never throw them
- Make sure that your spectators stand back and that you direct any fireworks away from them
- If you are lighting a bonfire, take care to ensure that you do this away from any buildings, trees, sheds or fences to stop them from catching fire.
- Sparklers are all part of the fun of bonfire night, but you should never give these to a child under the age of five.
- Always make sure that the bonfire is out before leaving, and don’t let children go near to it even if you think the fire is out.
In any emergency, you should always call 999.
Remember to be a bright spark and have a safe and happy Halloween and Bonfire Night.
