Please take serious note of the
information on this page before taking part in any Firework event.
We can supply a full range of fireworks for you to host your
own display. To ensure everyone enjoys your event please read
the safety guidelines below by scrolling through the
page.
Organising a display:
Early preperation is important and it is advisable to set up
a small committee with each member having a defined responsibility
to organise their part of the display.
Responsibility:
The fire brigade, police and for sites near the coasts, the
coastguard, should all be informed of your display, well in
advance. Keep in close liaison right up to the event. Fire
extinguishers, buckets of sand and water, should be available
on the night with marshalls trained to use them. First aid
posts should be manned by trained stewards and clearly signposted.
The Site: Allow as much room as possible with no overhead obstructions
and keep well clear of buildings. The site should be divided
into three areas:
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The Safety Area |
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The Firing Area |
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The Fall Out Area (see diagram at top
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These areas should be clearly
defined, marshalled and roped off. Please note the minimum safety
distances required
between
each area. Metal litter bins should be provided for the spectators.
Layout And Suggested Order Of Firing:
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It is a good idea to start the
display with a volley of noise or maroon rockets to get the
crowd's attention. |
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Follow this with rockets then a sequence of
candles, cakes and mines with loud noise and reports. |
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Repeat this sequence to suit. |
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The finale should be an impressive combination
of colour and noise. |
This is only a suggested order of firing and is
by no means rigid. Remember to keep the display moving, so that
the visual
impact is not lost.
Lighting Fireworks:
Always read the instructions on each firework carefully well
before the event. Fireworks should be stored in a sealed
container away from the firing site and only taken out as
required. Restrict the number of people lighting fireworks
to a maximum of four. On the night it is advisable to wear
gloves, ear, head and eye protection.
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Avoid loose or unbuttoned clothing. |
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Preferably wear overalls of a non-flammable
material. |
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An electric torch, claw hammer, roll of tape
and pliers will be useful. |
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Never smoke when handling or lighting fireworks. |
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Always light fireworks at arms length, and
under no circumstances len over a firework. |
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Never go back to a firework if it fails to
ignite. |
Rockets:
Should be launched from a rocket launcher angled slightly
away from spectators and any obstructions. Make sure the
rocket
launcher is secure and cannot fall over, and that the rocket
is free to rise.
Candles, cakes, fountains and mines:
Insert in soft ground or secure to a stake which has been
sunk into the ground. Make sure that the firework cannot
fall over
and that there are no overhanging trees or cables obscuring
the path of the firework.
Set pieces and wheels:
These should be fixed to a frame or post, the higher the
better as they cascade to the ground.
'Please take care and be sensible when handling Fireworks.
If you follow these guidelines your event should be both
safe and fun.'
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