Have a safe bonfire night

Have a safe bonfire night

A little information from our Local Fire Station here in Oswestry, with some safety tips for tonight.

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 BONFIRE NIGHT SAFETY – OSWESTRY FIRE STATION 

As we enjoy Bonfire Night, we want everyone to have a fun evening and, most importantly, stay safe!

Here are a few simple safety reminders to help keep you, your family and your community safe.

 BONFIRES

- Keep your bonfire a safe and manageable size for the space you have.

- Keep it well away from buildings, fences and overhanging trees.

- Never leave a bonfire unattended and make sure it is fully extinguished afterwards.

- Always have firefighting media with you, be that a hose, buckets of water etc.

 FIREWORKS

- Wherever possible, attend an organised fireworks display.

- Fireworks have a minimum safety distance printed on the packaging – please read and stick to it.

- Light fireworks at arm's length and stand well back.

- Never return to a firework once it has been lit, even if it appears not to have gone off.

- Keep pets and other animals safely away from fireworks wherever possible.

 SPARKLERS & YOUNG CHILDREN

- Always supervise children closely when using sparklers.

- Wear gloves and eye protection where possible.

- A useful tip for little hands is to carefully place the handle end of the sparkler into a carrot. This can make it easier for young children to hold and increases the distance between their hands and the hot end.

- Once finished, place used sparklers into a bucket of cold water. Never leave them lying on the ground, as they can remain extremely hot for some time.

 A little preparation and a few simple precautions can make a big difference.

Enjoy Bonfire Night, stay safe and look after each other!

From everyone at Oswestry Fire Station 

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