Fire Safety
Know what to do
Knowing what to do in a fire and keeping a cool head could save your life and help you save others. Read advice from the experts on what to do if a fire breaks out.
Kitchen Fire Safety
Many house fires start in the kitchen. Find out how to keep yours safe in our section on kitchen fire safety.
Fireworks
Hogmanay, Diwali, Chinese New Year, Bonfire Night - fireworks are a key part of many of our favourite celebrations.
But 94 people were injured by fireworks in Scotland in 2005, some of them seriously.
Fireworks are also a potential cause of fire.
Always follow the Firework Code:
- Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114.
- Don’t drink alcohol if setting off fireworks.
- Keep fireworks in a closed box.
- Follow the instructions on each firework.
- Light them at arm’s length, using a taper.
- Stand well back.
- Never go near a firework that has been lit. Even if it hasn’t gone off, it could still explode.
- Never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them.
- Always supervise children around fireworks.
- Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves.
- Never give sparklers to a child under five.
- Keep pets indoors.
- Don’t set off noisy fireworks late at night and never after 11pm.
Read advice from the Health and Safety Executive on organising fireworks displays.