Halloween and Bonfire Night 2026

Halloween and Bonfire Night 2026

Hello All

🎃 Halloween & Bonfire Night 🎆 ...

With Halloween and Bonfire night fast approaching and that many events are starting to have firework displays it is good to consider a few Do's and Don'ts...

Do's...

•  Remember road safety and wear bright clothing, carry torches or glow sticks while trick or treating.

• Keep Halloween ‘tricks’ safe.

• Be considerate to others.

• Follow Derbyshire Fire  & Rescue safety tips (just below).

• Go to an organised  fireworks display - it’s the  safest way to enjoy them.

Don'ts...

•  Go trick or treating alone;  always take an adult with you - or if you are allowed on your own, discuss with your parents/guardians a route that you will be taking and check in with them when asked too.

• Cause damage to people’s homes or property - this includes throwing raw eggs.

• Handle fireworks if  you’re under 18.

• Knock on stranger’s doors - the tradition now is that if the house is decorated for Halloween then it should be ok to knock on.

• Scare or hurt others.

• Let off fireworks between 11pm and 7am or in a  public place (there is an exception during certain times of the year, like New Year).

A few tips around fireworks...

• Keep fireworks in a closed metal box and take them out one at a time.

• Follow the manufacturers instructions on each firework. Read them by torch light, not a naked flame, always buy fireworks from a reputable source.

• Light fireworks at arms length using a safety firework lighter  or fuse wick - then stand back.

• Never go back to a firework once lit, it may still go off.

• Collect used fireworks with care, douse with water and bury them or place in a metal container.

• Keep children away from fireworks and bonfires.

• Keep pets indoors.

• Take care with sparklers -  young children should not handle these.

• NEVER throw fireworks.

• NEVER keep fireworks in  your pocket.

• Keep a bucket of water handy.

If you must light a bonfire,  follow these safety tips:

• Site the bonfire well away from houses, garages, sheds, fences, overhead cables, trees, shrubs and well away from your fireworks.

• Light fireworks at arms length using a safety firework lighter  or fuse wick - then stand back.

• Never go back to a firework once lit, it may still go off.

• Collect used fireworks with care, douse with water and bury them or place in a metal container.

• Keep children away from fireworks and bonfires.

• Keep pets indoors.

• Take care with sparklers - young children should not handle these.

• NEVER throw fireworks.

• NEVER keep fireworks in  your pocket.

• Keep a bucket of water handy.

• Before lighting, make sure there are no animals hiding inside.

• Be careful when building the bonfire so it does not collapse once lit.

• Don’t burn foam filled furniture, aerosols, tins of paint, or bottles.

• Never use flammable liquids such as paraffin or petrol to  light the fire.

• Keep children and pets away from the fire.

• In case of emergency, keep buckets of water, a garden hose or fire extinguisher ready.

• When the party is over, pour water on the embers  before leaving.

Keep Safe, Think of others, Have Fun.

#Halloween2026 #BonfireNight2026 #KeepSafe

Thanks, PCSO Kirsty Hunt