Pandemic safety advice Help families have fun safely this fireworks night “I wanted to tell Maisie’s story so if anyone considers having fireworks at home to think again. I wouldn’t want another family to have to go through what we have.” With organised displays cancelled, many parents are feeling under pressure to hold a fireworks party at home. But, with fears that powerful display fireworks are being sold off cheaply to unsuspecting consumers, now is not a good time for families to hold their first fireworks party. Our two articles offer: Ideas for a fun-packed, firework-free celebration Tips for buying and using fireworks safely Once you’ve had a read, please pass on our advice to the parents you support. And, if you can, please use the downloadable shareable content below to help families have fun safely this fireworks night. Word doc Firework-free fun for the family (350 words) Download Word doc Fireworks – buy safe, stay safe (380 words) Download Twitter Copy this text: If you buy the wrong category of fireworks, they can be far too powerful for your garden. Look for category 2. Can’t see the category? Don’t buy it!https://www.capt.org.uk/news/pandemic-fireworks #FireworkSafe Twitter Copy this text: Don’t feel pressured into doing your own fireworks this year. You can have plenty of firework-free fun with the family. https://www.capt.org.uk/news/going-it-alone-this-fireworks-night #FireworkSafe Facebook Copy this text: Does doing your own fireworks at home fill you with dread? You’re not alone and you’re not unreasonable. Fireworks come with risks. But there’s plenty of firework-free fun you can have with littlies and make great family memories. Read our tips: https://www.capt.org.uk/news/going-it-alone-this-fireworks-night #FireworkSafe Facebook Copy this text: Some fireworks are far too big and powerful for your garden. Some need 25 meters at least of space. Look for category 2 fireworks ONLY. Can’t see the category? Don’t buy it. Find out more: https://www.capt.org.uk/news/pandemic-fireworks #FireworkSafe First aid advice Cool, call, cover Download Film Firefighter film for social sharing View on Youtube Film Animation for secondary school use. WARNING - this video contains scenes which some viewers may find upsetting View on Youtube Resources from Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) Download the free resources from OPSS Leaflet (PDF) Social assets (zip file)