ASB Bonfire Talk

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Schools Prevention Training Team 01 September 2025

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Introduction

• Who are we?

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• Which station are we from?

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• What does our job role involve? (Other than firefighting)

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• Why did we become a firefighter?

Why are we here today?

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• Learn about the dangers of bonfires and fireworks
• Learn what ASB is
• Learn about the consequences

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- Primary aim of being a Firefighter – to save lives and help make communities safer

Why are we here today?

– What day is approaching?

Bonfire and Firework Dangers

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Bonfire Dangers

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WARNING:

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You’re about to see a short video of a bonfire exploding. Please look away and cover your ears if you do not wish to watch/hear.

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Firework Dangers

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Fireworks are essentially EXPLOSIVES!

They are not toys!

• Loss of fingers/hands

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• Leaving you permanently scarred

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• Needing skin graft surgery for the rest of your life due to burns, possibly on your face and/or body

Why are fireworks so dangerous?

Firework Dangers

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WARNING:

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You’re about to see a short video of fireworks exploding. Please look away and cover your ears if you do not wish to watch/hear.

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Consequences of playing with fire or fireworks

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Bonfire and Firework Dangers for firefighters

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Bonfire and Firework Dangers for firefighters

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The following video highlights the dangers emergency service workers face around Bonfire Night.

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Firework Dangers for firefighters and ASB

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Firework Dangers for firefighters and ASB

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These hoax calls are not fake, they really happen.

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This is one example of ASB.

ASB = Anti-Social Behaviour

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Definition = An action that has caused, or is likely to cause - harassment, alarm, or distress to any person.

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Examples of ASB

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Deliberately starting fires and environmental damage

This is ASB

Attacks on firefighters (or any blue light services)

This is ASB

Causing noise and disruption in a public place

This is ASB

Arson with intent to endanger life

This is ASB

Uncontrolled and/or unsafe use of fireworks

This is ASB

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All but one of these are also criminal offences of arson!

Legalities

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If you are under the age of 18, it is ILLEGAL to:

• Buy
• Own
• Hold

Lit or unlit fireworks!

Summary

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Our advice to you:

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• Don’t play with fire or fireworks – it can leave you scarred for life or in prison, or both!

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• Avoid anyone playing with fire or fireworks – Don’t risk your life.

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• If you are out at night, keep to public paths and lit areas – avoid getting caught up in ASB and getting a criminal record.
• Don’t make hoax calls or attack Emergency services - Let all the emergency services do their job – Saving lives – Remember we all have families too!

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Finally:

• Attend Professional Displays

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• Inform Adults

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• Check Safety Advice

Finally:

Thank you for listening

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