Firework Safety
Need any advice or information about fireworks? Don't know what's illegal on Bonfire night and what's not? Get all your questions answered with Staffordshire's Firework hotline
Every year our Trading Standards Team joins forces with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Police as part of Operation Good Guy.
Trading Standards work together with licensed premises to offer advice and guidance on their responsibilities around underage sales of fireworks and work to tackle illegal use and sales of fireworks.
Look out for the Trading Standards Registration Sticker of authentication when buying fireworks in your local shops.
The Fire and Rescue Service also deliver a hard hitting presentation to schools in the county which demonstrates the explicit dangers of fireworks to young people.
The Fireworks Hotline is open 24 hours a day seven days a week in the run up to Bonfire Night. Staffordshire residents can call 08454 02 03 34 for advice and information about fireworks.
Follow the Firework Code
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Don’t drink alcohol if setting off fireworks
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Keep fireworks in a closed box
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Follow the instructions carefully on each firework
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Light fireworks at arms length using a taper or firework lighter
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Stand well back
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Never go near a firework that has been lit. Even if it hasn’t gone off it could still explode
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Never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them
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Always supervise children around fireworks
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Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves
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Never give sparklers to a child under five
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Keep all pets indoors
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