This Halloween we want to remind students about the importance of good community relations.

• Be mindful of your neighbours and avoid disturbances outside your property and on the street.
• Fireworks are dangerous and can set fire to buildings and clothes causing serious injury.
• You need a license to use fireworks. More info can be is available at www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/fireworks
• Sparklers can also cause serious injury as they burn at very high temperatures.

 Suzanne Fleming, Group Commander, NIFRS said:

“Halloween is a busy time of year for us and we are urging everyone not to put more pressure on our resources by starting fires deliberately and to act responsibly over the Halloween period.

“If you plan to use fireworks, sparklers or candles please follow our fire safety advice to keep yourself, your family and friends safe.

“Please remember that fireworks are dangerous and can set fire to buildings and clothing. They can also cause serious injury, particularly to your hands and face. Only light fireworks outside in an open space and keep children well away from them.

“Sparklers can cause serious injury without proper supervision. Never give them to children under the age of 5 and always wear gloves when using them, preferably leather gloves.

“Fancy dress costumes can be highly flammable, and if you are making your own don’t use flammable materials such as black plastic bags. It is important to make sure children are properly supervised at all times and kept away from fireworks or open flames. If a costume catches fire remember STOP, DROP and ROLL to quickly put the flames out.”

NIFRS Halloween Safety Advice

Fireworks are dangerous and can set fire to buildings and clothes causing serious injury.

Sparklers can also cause serious injury as they burn at very high temperatures.

• You need a license to use fireworks. More info can be is available at www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/fireworks.

 Costumes can be highly flammable and can catch fire so easily.

• Keep away from naked flames
• Use a torch or battery operated candles for pumpkins and decorations.
• Make sure masks don’t restrict you or your vision.
• Ensure costumes are labelled ‘Low Flammability’ ‘BS5722’ or have the European code ‘BS EN 14878’.
• STOP, DROP and ROLL if clothing catches fire to extinguish the flames and stop the flames from rising towards the face.