CHECKLIST FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY

 

 

Named Leader

• Running / coordinating event

Marshalls

• Sufficient
• Briefed re emergencies/duties
• Identification (e.g., fluorescent jackets)
• Torches

Emergencies

• Services advised
• Access secured (clear of pedestrians, parked cars
  etc.)
• Crowd control in an emergency
• Evacuation (separate from emergency access)

First Aid

• Qualified people
• Adequate facilities (indoors, water, etc.)
• Briefed

Sparklers

• NO !!! – no personal fireworks of any kind
• How controlled to prevent
• Information on tickets/posters etc.

Lighting

• Adequate in public access areas
• Back up in case of failure

Bonfire

• Size, materials, positioning
• Lighting/extinguishing

Fireworks

• Positioning
• Drop zone
• Wind direction
• Lighting (automatic / port fires etc.)
• Experience/training of firer(s)
• Personal protective equipment for firers
• Dealing with misfires
• Clearing up afterwards
• Storage

Extinguishers

• Adequate (water / Co2 / buckets/sand / etc.)
• Positioning

Communications

• PA System/loudspeaker/ megaphone etc. to crowd
• Between organizers/marshals
• To emergency services
• Agreed emergency procedure

Security

• Check of buildings/area before leaving
• Control of ‘visitors’ during the event (fencing
  around the site etc.)
• Crowd control

Insurance

• Checked
• Special conditions met

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