Be A Nice Guy (Op BANG) During Halloween And Bonfire Night
In the run up to Halloween and Bonfire Night, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is supporting Operation Be A Nice Guy (OP BANG), a multi-agency campaign between All Wales Fire and Rescue Services and Police Services, to encourage the public to have fun, but stay safe during this period.
With November 5th just around the corner Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service encourages the public to celebrate this year’s Bonfire Night in the safest way possible and attend an official, organised public firework display, which are much safer, more entertaining, and cost effective than private displays.
MAWWFRS advises the public against building private bonfires, but if you are planning a bonfire we insist that you contact the Fire Service ahead of time on 01268909404 and provide us with the following information:
· Name of responsible person and contact telephone number
· Date, time and location of the bonfire
· How the fire will be extinguished after the event or if it gets out of control
The campaign encourages persons to be considerate to anyone who does not wish to join in the celebrations.
MAWWFRS Arson Reduction Manager will Bowen advises,
“Safety is the key to having a safe and successful Bonfire Night.
We would encourage everybody who wishes to celebrate Bonfire Night to try and attend your local community fireworks display and bonfire event.
However, if you do wish to buy fireworks, make sure that you purchase them from a reputable retailer and only buy fireworks marked BS 7114.
Keep your pets indoors during the Op Bang period to ensure that they are safe from risk or fright.
Be considerate of your neighbours by warning them beforehand and don’t let off fireworks off after 11pm.
If you are aware of any persons who may be selling illegal fireworks, please contact the Police by phoning 101.”
The following are very simple Do’s and Do Not’s to ensure the safest possible night:
Do:
Position the bonfire well away from houses, garages, sheds, fences, overhead cables, trees and shrubs. Further than 15 meters is usually a safe distance.
•Make sure the bonfire is stable and will not collapse.
•Ensure everyone is a safe distance (15m) away from the fire and children are supervised at all times.
•Keep buckets of water, a garden hose or a fire extinguisher nearby in case of an emergency.
•Pour water on the remains of the bonfire before leaving.
•Keep pets indoors during bonfire night.
Do NOT:
Burn the following:
•Tyres
•Cylinders
•Canisters
•Aerosols
•Paints
•Plastics
•Rubber
•Foam filled furniture
•Never use flammable liquids to light a bonfire.
•Never light or store fireworks near a bonfire.
•Never leave a bonfire unattended.
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