My safety: fireworks
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to support fireworks safety, with content for use by local authorities, community groups and the public.

OPSS has produced safety guidance on how to use fireworks responsibly, protecting people and keeping animals away from harm.

Content is provided for use by local authorities, community groups and the public, including a video, poster, leaflet and social media materials.

We are keen for these to be shared on Facebook, X (previously Twitter) and Instagram and have provided a toolkit with suggested posts and #hashtags. The main #hashtag is #fireworksafety

New this year are assets with a focus on legal penalties for firework misuse and injury risk. These are aimed at a teenage audience.

Assets produced in 2025

Toolkit

Fireworks safety toolkit (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f0a7d98427701993d5e14e/fireworks-safety-campaign-2025-toolkit-a.pdf) (PDF, 14.8 MB, 17 pages)

Social media materials

Messages
- You sure about them fireworks tonight? / Chill mate, it’s just a laugh – Prison sentence / criminal record / amputated hand
- It’s illegal to buy or carry fireworks if you’re under 18 / Getting caught could lead to a criminal record – THINK: is it worth it?
- Aren’t fireworks kinda dangerous tho? / Lol nah it’s chill – Permanent scars / blindness / amputated hand
- Think using these is illegal bruv / Don’t stress it’s all good – A 5K fine / a prison sentence / a criminal record
- Firework may go on later for Diwali, but it’s still against the law to: buy or carry fireworks if you’re under 18, light fireworks in a street / a public place, cause injury or damage with fireworks – THINK: is it worth it?
- Halloween tomorrow…you still bringing them fireworks / Yeah mate, it’s going to be sick – A 5K fine / a prison sentence / a criminal record
- Mess with fireworks tonight and you could get an amputated hand and a criminal record / Don’t let fireworks turn your Halloween into a horror story / Keep it legal. Keep it safe. Follow the link in our bio – THINK: is it worth it?
- Heard you gotta be 18 to carry fireworks? / Chill bruv, it’s bonfire night – A 5K fine / a prison sentence / a criminal record
English
- Fireworks safety SM01 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee57a9e7b6794c076bbe25/fireworks-2025-social-media-01.png) (PNG, 3.79 MB)
- Fireworks safety SM02 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee57dbf159f887526bbe21/fireworks-2025-social-media-02.png) (PNG, 2.52 MB)
- Fireworks safety SM02 background (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee57f6a8398380cb4ad069/fireworks-2025-social-media-02-background.png) (PNG, 3.04 MB)
- Fireworks safety SM03 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee58168427701993d5e061/fireworks-2025-social-media-03.png) (PNG, 1.81 MB)
- Fireworks safety SM04 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee5827f159f887526bbe22/fireworks-2025-social-media-04.png) (PNG, 2.21 MB)
- Fireworks safety SM05 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee58372adc28a81b4ad072/fireworks-2025-social-media-05.png) (PNG, 2.41 MB)
- Fireworks safety SM05 background (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee584a8427701993d5e062/fireworks-2025-social-media-05-background.png) (PNG, 2.85 MB)
- Fireworks safety SM06 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee58692adc28a81b4ad073/fireworks-2025-social-media-06.png) (PNG, 1.14 MB)
- Fireworks safety SM07 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee587b8427701993d5e063/fireworks-2025-social-media-07.png) (PNG, 1.02 MB)
- Fireworks safety SM08 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee5894a8398380cb4ad06a/fireworks-2025-social-media-08.png) (PNG, 5.07 MB)
Welsh
- Fireworks safety SM01 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f1f85f28f6872f1663efb3/fireworks-2025-social-media-01-welsh.png) (PNG, 3.89 MB)
- Fireworks safety SM03 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f1f8871c9076042263efbe/fireworks-2025-social-media-03-welsh.png) (PNG, 4.59 MB)
- Fireworks safety SM04 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f1f8bb1c9076042263efbf/fireworks-2025-social-media-04-welsh.png) (PNG, 3.03 MB)
- Fireworks safety SM06 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f1f8dcf5d433238a14c6fa/fireworks-2025-social-media-06-welsh.png) (PNG, 1.97 MB)
- Fireworks safety SM08 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f1f8fd28f6872f1663efb4/fireworks-2025-social-media-08-welsh.png) (PNG, 4.58 MB)
Assets produced in 2024

Video

Stay safe with fireworks (https://youtu.be/pEUCxgCDjN8)

Stay safe with fireworks (https://youtu.be/5mIC4VuFtVU) – with English subtitles

Stay safe with fireworks (https://youtu.be/w4B2YnU17A0) – with Welsh subtitles

Poster

English
- Fireworks safety poster – print version (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67079e5c3b919067bb482f4f/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-poster-print.pdf) (PDF, 13 MB, 1 page)
- Fireworks safety poster – web version (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67079ed3080bdf716392f110/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-poster-web.pdf) (PDF, 2.59 MB, 1 page)
Welsh
- Fireworks safety poster – print version Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67079f77366f494ab2e7b639/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-poster-print-welsh.pdf) (PDF, 5.83 MB, 1 page)
- Fireworks safety poster – web version Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67079f9892bb81fcdbe7b61c/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-poster-web-welsh.pdf) (PDF, 2.99 MB, 1 page)
Leaflet

English
- Fireworks safety leaflet – print version (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6721fc3587df31a87d8c4865/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-leaflet-print.pdf) (PDF, 36.4 MB, 2 pages)
- Fireworks safety leaflet – web version (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6721fc5e4da1c0d41942a8de/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-leaflet-web.pdf) (PDF, 5.17 MB, 4 pages)
Welsh
- Fireworks safety leaflet – print version Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6721fc893758e4604742a8f3/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-leaflet-print-welsh.pdf) (PDF, 53.5 MB, 4 pages)
- Fireworks safety leaflet – web version Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6721fcac10b0d582ee8c485b/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-leaflet-web-welsh.pdf) (PDF, 7.01 MB, 4 pages)
Messages on social media materials below
- Disposing of used fireworks? – Ensure they are out. Soak in water. Bag and bin.
- Read it before you light it – Always follow the safety instructions. This avoids injury to yourself and others.
- Using fireworks at home? – Let your neighbours know in advance. Some people find fireworks distressing.
- Fireworks aren’t for everyone – Keep pets indoors away from noise. Some animals find fireworks distressing.
- Planning to use fireworks? – Let your neighbours know in advance. Some animals find fireworks distressing.
- Planning to use fireworks – Let nearby farms and stables know in advance. Some animals find fireworks distressing.
- Using fireworks at home? – Let your neighbours know in advance. Some animals find fireworks distressing.
- Be a good neighbour – Use lower noise fireworks and consider going to a public display.
- Aged 18 and over? – You may buy fireworks for private use. Check you have enough garden space before you buy.
- Don’t get burnt when celebrating – Purchase fireworks from reputable retailers. Ensure packaging has the UKCA or CE mark.
- Storing fireworks at home? – Keep them locked away from children and animals. This ensures your loved ones stay safe.
Facebook materials

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- Fireworks safety FB01 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a0c5e84ae1fd8592f108/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb01.png) (PNG, 170 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB02 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a0d33b919067bb482f59/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb02.png) (PNG, 301 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB03 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a11030536cb927482f4e/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb03.png) (PNG, 155 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB04 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a11f92bb81fcdbe7b622/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb04.png) (PNG, 143 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB05 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a12f080bdf716392f115/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb05.png) (PNG, 154 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB06 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a13b080bdf716392f116/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb06.png) (PNG, 139 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB07 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a148e84ae1fd8592f10b/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb07.png) (PNG, 208 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB08 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a155e84ae1fd8592f10c/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb08.png) (PNG, 120 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB09 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a17fe84ae1fd8592f10d/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb09.png) (PNG, 127 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB10 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a19430536cb927482f50/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb10.png) (PNG, 243 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB11 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a1a6e84ae1fd8592f10e/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb11.png) (PNG, 124 KB)
Welsh
- Fireworks safety FB01 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a1be080bdf716392f118/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb01-welsh.png) (PNG, 188 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB02 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a1d1e84ae1fd8592f10f/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb02-welsh.png) (PNG, 310 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB03 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a1e130536cb927482f51/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb03-welsh.png) (PNG, 158 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB04 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a1ef3b919067bb482f5a/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb04-welsh.png) (PNG, 150 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB05 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a1fd080bdf716392f119/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb05-welsh.png) (PNG, 159 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB06 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a20e30536cb927482f52/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb06-welsh.png) (PNG, 148 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB07 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a21e366f494ab2e7b643/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb07-welsh.png) (PNG, 212 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB08 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a22f3b919067bb482f5b/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb08-welsh.png) (PNG, 142 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB09 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a23e3b919067bb482f5c/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb09-welsh.png) (PNG, 144 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB10 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a24e080bdf716392f11a/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb10-welsh.png) (PNG, 212 KB)
- Fireworks safety FB11 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a25e30536cb927482f53/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-fb11-welsh.png) (PNG, 144 KB)
X (previously Twitter) materials

English
- Fireworks safety X01 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a2a030536cb927482f56/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x01.png) (PNG, 169 KB)
- Fireworks safety X02 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a2b992bb81fcdbe7b623/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x02.png) (PNG, 309 KB)
- Fireworks safety X03 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a2cae84ae1fd8592f111/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x03.png) (PNG, 167 KB)
- Fireworks safety X04 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a2d7366f494ab2e7b646/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x04.png) (PNG, 150 KB)
- Fireworks safety X05 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a2e6080bdf716392f11d/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x05.png) (PNG, 164 KB)
- Fireworks safety X06 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a2f6366f494ab2e7b647/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x06.png) (PNG, 141 KB)
- Fireworks safety X07 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a30792bb81fcdbe7b624/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x07.png) (PNG, 230 KB)
- Fireworks safety X08 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a3163b919067bb482f5e/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x08.png) (PNG, 130 KB)
- Fireworks safety X09 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a35de84ae1fd8592f112/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x09.png) (PNG, 136 KB)
- Fireworks safety X10 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a36f3b919067bb482f5f/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x10.png) (PNG, 266 KB)
- Fireworks safety X11 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a38492bb81fcdbe7b625/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x11.png) (PNG, 150 KB)
Welsh
- Fireworks safety X01 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a3abe84ae1fd8592f115/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x01-welsh.png) (PNG, 240 KB)
- Fireworks safety X02 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a3be3b919067bb482f61/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x02-welsh.png) (PNG, 320 KB)
- Fireworks safety X03 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a3cd3b919067bb482f62/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x03-welsh.png) (PNG, 171 KB)
- Fireworks safety X04 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a3de366f494ab2e7b64a/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x04-welsh.png) (PNG, 155 KB)
- Fireworks safety X05 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a3f0366f494ab2e7b64b/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x05-welsh.png) (PNG, 176 KB)
- Fireworks safety X06 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a4023b919067bb482f63/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x06-welsh.png) (PNG, 150 KB)
- Fireworks safety X07 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a41392bb81fcdbe7b628/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x07-welsh.png) (PNG, 227 KB)
- Fireworks safety X08 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a4243b919067bb482f64/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x08-welsh.png) (PNG, 149 KB)
- Fireworks safety X09 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a4343b919067bb482f65/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x09-welsh.png) (PNG, 155 KB)
- Fireworks safety X10 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a446e84ae1fd8592f118/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x10-welsh.png) (PNG, 170 KB)
- Fireworks safety X11 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6707a457e84ae1fd8592f119/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-x11-welsh.png) (PNG, 184 KB)
Instagram materials

English
- Fireworks safety IN01 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee5e1482670806f9d5e062/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in01.jpg) (JPEG, 126 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN02 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef631682670806f9d5e0ad/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in02.jpg) (JPEG, 160 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN03 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee5e2fe7b6794c076bbe2f/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in03.jpg) (JPEG, 160 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN04 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee5e47e7b6794c076bbe30/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in04.jpg) (JPEG, 143 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN05 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee5e5c82670806f9d5e063/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in05.jpg) (JPEG, 132 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN06 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee5e772adc28a81b4ad080/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in06.jpg) (JPEG, 131 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN07 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee5e88e7b6794c076bbe31/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in07.jpg) (JPEG, 135 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN08 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee5e978427701993d5e071/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in08.jpg) (JPEG, 137 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN09 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee5eab2adc28a81b4ad081/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in09.jpg) (JPEG, 138 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN10 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee5ebfa8398380cb4ad078/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in10.jpg) (JPEG, 168 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN11 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee5ed78427701993d5e072/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in11.jpg) (JPEG, 139 KB)
Welsh
- Fireworks safety IN01 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef629ef159f887526bbe68/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in01-welsh.jpg) (JPEG, 143 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN02 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef634382670806f9d5e0ae/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in02-welsh.jpg) (JPEG, 153 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN03 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef635a8427701993d5e0b4/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in03-welsh.jpg) (JPEG, 144 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN04 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef636de7b6794c076bbe68/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in04-welsh.jpg) (JPEG, 138 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN05 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef637f2adc28a81b4ad0bb/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in05-welsh.jpg) (JPEG, 134 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN06 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef6393e7b6794c076bbe69/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in06-welsh.jpg) (JPEG, 124 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN07 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef63a6a8398380cb4ad0bf/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in07-welsh.jpg) (JPEG, 141 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN08 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef63c082670806f9d5e0af/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in08-welsh.jpg) (JPEG, 146 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN09 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef63d88427701993d5e0b5/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in09-welsh.jpg) (JPEG, 138 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN10 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef63eea8398380cb4ad0c0/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in10-welsh.jpg) (JPEG, 163 KB)
- Fireworks safety IN11 Welsh (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef63fff159f887526bbe6a/fireworks-safety-campaign-2024-in11-welsh.jpg) (JPEG, 140 KB)