Fireman Sam’s Safety Month

October 17, 2015

As the weather turns to Autumn and the dark nights draw it will soon be time for Halloween and Bonfire night. Fireman Sam the much-loved fireman from Pontypandy has launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of fire safety amongst children.

During the month of October Fireman Sam will be sharing his top tips for staying safe at Halloween and whilst enjoying Bonfire night and firework displays. I know all too much how important the safety aspect of bonfires after a friend was injured when I was only seven years old after standing too close and the fire ‘spit out’ and burnt his face.

Fireman Sam’s Top Tips

A boy wearing a hat

Bonfire Do’s and Don’ts

  • Site bonfire well away from houses, garages, sheds, fences, overhead cables, trees and always keep away from fireworks.
  • Build the bonfire stack so that it is stable and never light with flammable liquids.
  • Keep everyone away from the fire, especially children who must be supervised at all times, and pets are best kept indoors.
  • In case of an emergency, keep buckets of water, the garden hose or a fire extinguisher ready.
  • Pour water on the embers before leaving.

Firework Dos and Don’ts

  • Keep fireworks in a closed metal box and take them out one at a time.
  • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on each firework. Read them by torchlight – NEVER a naked flame.
  • Light fireworks at arm’s length using a safety firework lighter or fuse wick. NEVER go back to a lit firework.
  • Always wear gloves when handling sparklers and hold at arm’s length. Once finished, put in a bucket of water.
  • Never give sparklers to children under 5.

Fireman Sam’s safety tip video’s

For more information, fun games and competitions please visit www.FiremanSam.co.uk

No Comments

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Award-winning family lifestyle and top 10 UK parenting/mum blog. Join Boo Roo and Tigger Too sharing family life, home decor, travel and everything in between. Read More

Subscribe & Follow

Amazon Associates Programme

Boo Roo and Tigger Too is a participant in the Amazon EU Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk.

Vuelio Top 10 UK Mum Blog (#9) 2024

Vuelio Top 10 UK Mum Blog (#9) 2023

Vuelio Top 20 UK Parenting Blog (#15) 2023

Awards

  • Vuelio Top 20 UK Parenting Blog 2022
    Vuelio Top 20 UK Parenting Blog 2022 (#11)
Wicked Uncle Blogger Network Badge 2023
×