Hi, I'm Snakey Jakey!
As you can see I had an accident with a sparkler and burnt my
nose, but now I want to make sure you have a 'Totally Brill'
Bonfire Night with no mishaps!
Your best bet is always to go to a properly organised display,
but if you do decide to celebrate at home I've come up
with some easy tips to follow and a quick quiz to make sure
you were paying attention!
- Only ever buy British Standard marked fireworks in compliance
with registered number: BS7 114
- Always keep your fireworks in a sealed metal box or biscuit
tin. Never put fireworks in your pockets
- Ensure you read all instructions
- Always keep fireworks at arms length
- Never, ever throw a firework
- Once you light a firework, don't go back to it
- Make sure children are fully supervised and are wearing gloves
when playing with sparklers
- It’s a good idea to have a bucket of water close-by to
extinguish used sparklers
- When building your bonfire, ensure that it is sited safely away
from any hedges, buildings or fences, and have a garden hose ready
in case of any emergencies
- Keep all pets indoors
- Oh and finally, this one is for mums, dads or anyone organising
a display at home: fireworks and alcohol do not mix – it’s a good
idea to nominate an adult who isn’t drinking at the party to be in
charge of the fireworks
- So celebrate safely, always follow the Firework Code and
have a ‘Totally Brill’ Bonfire Night!
If you want to put what you've learnt to the test, why not have
a go at my fireworks game at the Kidzone or download
and print off my special colouring in sheet, (PDF 99kb, opens in
a new window)?
By the way, I'm also a bit of a TV star, so
if you want to see the 'Totally Brill' video with me
and my friends from Avonmouth Fire Station, check it out
at FireTV
Firework Safety Leaflets
If you would like some more information you can click on
the links below to download PDF leaflets.
