Staying Safe: Bonfires & Firework Code for Kids

1. Bonfires and Fireworks

2. Bonfires and Fireworks • Learning Objective: • Children to be made aware of the Firework Code. • Children to be made aware of the Firework Safety.

3. Bonfires and Fireworks • Success Criteria: • Children will clearly understand about the Firework Code. • Children will clearly understand about Firework Safety.

4. Bonfires and Fireworks • Why do you think we have bonfires and fireworks? • Have you ever been to a bonfire or firework display? • Was it organised? • When was it?

5. Bonfires and Fireworks • Millions of people have enjoyed fireworks. • Unfortunately accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. • To avoid it happening to us a firework code has been produced to ensure that we all have a safe and enjoyable time.

6. Bonfires and Fireworks Fireworks • All Fireworks are dangerous and many can be lethal. • Never play with fireworks. • Only adults should light or set up fireworks. • Stand well back when watching fireworks. • Never go near a firework that has been lit. • Fireworks will frighten pets, so keep them safely indoors.

7. Bonfires and Fireworks • Fireworks (Continued): • Keep fireworks in a closed metal box. • Never put fireworks in your pocket. • If you are given a sparkler… • Always wear gloves. • Hold it at arms length. • Don’t touch it when it goes out. • Put it end down in a bucket of water.

8. Bonfires and Fireworks • Bonfires These can be dangerous so preferably go to a publicly organised bonfire for a special occasion. If you must have a bonfire make sure that the adults organising it follow these simple rules: • Build it away from houses, sheds, fences, overhead cables, trees etc. • Make sure it is sturdy and will not collapse. • Check that there are no animals in the bonfire before it is lit. • Never use petrol or paraffin. • Don’t put any household items on the fire that might explode e.g., aerosols, tins of paint.

9. Bonfires and Fireworks • Bonfires (Continued): • Have buckets of water or the garden hose at hand in case of an emergency. • Inform neighbours that you are having a bonfire. • Make sure someone is looking after the bonfire at all times. • If it is too windy do not light the bonfire as it may be difficult to control. • Make sure the bonfire has stopped burning totally before leaving it. • Never stand too close to a bonfire. • Wear clothes that are fastened up.

10. Bonfires and Fireworks • Independent Activity 1: • In groups you need to plan an organised firework party (proforma included to aid planning) at the local school/village. • You need to consider all the relevant safety issues in your planning. • As you write out your plan for the event you must clearly include all the safety issues that may arise, and any references to the firework code. • If you are going to have a bonfire you must also highlight the fire safety issues.

11. Bonfires and Fireworks • Independent Activity 2: • Design a firework of the future. You need to consider the following: • How long will the firework last? • How will the firework be lit? • What will you call the firework? • What will the firework be made of? • How big will the firework be? • How will you ensure that the firework will be safe? • How much will the firework cost? • How environmentally friendly will it be?

12. Bonfires and Fireworks • Plenary/Review: • Show me your plans for your party? • Let’s have a look at your new firework design. • Are there any safety issues or concerns that you may have regarding firework safety?