Scottish Government and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service launches Firework Safety campaign

Toolkit available for retailers to download and highlight the dangers of fireworks and what the law on selling them is

Ahead of Bonfire Night on the 5^th November, the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has launched a campaign to highlight the dangers associated with fireworks misuse and the laws designed to help ensure public safety. 

The Fireworks Safety campaign also aims to raise awareness of the rules on using fireworks to help lessen the negative impact they can have, alongside fireworks safety guidance and asking the public to be considerate of others this Bonfire Night.

Both organisations are highlighting the main rules around fireworks which are:

• It is illegal to buy or give a firework to anyone under the age of 18 with the exception of category F1 fireworks (namely party poppers, sparklers etc).

• It is illegal to set fireworks off before 6pm and after 11pm. This extends to midnight on 5 November and 1am on Hogmanay, Chinese New Year and Diwali.

• It is illegal to use fireworks in public places including streets and parks.

• It is illegal to set off fireworks in a Firework Control Zone including on private property, other than category F1 fireworks like sparklers

A Stakeholder Toolkit has been produced containing key messages from the campaign, downloadable images for social media, examples of social media posts, downloadable leaflets and posters.

Access to the Stakeholder Toolkit HERE 

For more information view the Fireworks Safety Page on the Scottish Fire and Rescue website.