{"id":11216,"date":"2026-10-28T10:27:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T10:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/catrinepsmain2019\/?p=11216"},"modified":"2026-10-28T10:46:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T10:46:39","slug":"11216","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/catrinepsmain2019\/2026\/10\/28\/11216\/","title":{"rendered":"Firework Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11220\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/catrinepsmain2019\/2026\/10\/28\/11216\/screenshot-2026-10-28-104531\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/catrinepsmain2019\/uploads\/sites\/15150\/2026\/10\/28104611\/Screenshot-2026-10-28-104531.png\" data-orig-size=\"266,119\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-10-28 104531\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/catrinepsmain2019\/uploads\/sites\/15150\/2026\/10\/28104611\/Screenshot-2026-10-28-104531.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/catrinepsmain2019\/uploads\/sites\/15150\/2026\/10\/28104611\/Screenshot-2026-10-28-104531.png\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11220\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/catrinepsmain2019\/uploads\/sites\/15150\/2026\/10\/28104611\/Screenshot-2026-10-28-104531.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"266\" height=\"119\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11221\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/catrinepsmain2019\/2026\/10\/28\/11216\/screenshot-2026-10-28-104542\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/catrinepsmain2019\/uploads\/sites\/15150\/2026\/10\/28104613\/Screenshot-2026-10-28-104542.png\" data-orig-size=\"219,128\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-10-28 104542\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/catrinepsmain2019\/uploads\/sites\/15150\/2026\/10\/28104613\/Screenshot-2026-10-28-104542.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/catrinepsmain2019\/uploads\/sites\/15150\/2026\/10\/28104613\/Screenshot-2026-10-28-104542.png\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11221\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/catrinepsmain2019\/uploads\/sites\/15150\/2026\/10\/28104613\/Screenshot-2026-10-28-104542.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"128\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Dear Parents\/Guardians,<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">As we approach the bonfire and firework season, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland are working together to ensure the safety of our communities. In previous years, we have seen incidents of firework-related anti-social behaviour (ASB), and we are asking for your support in helping to prevent this.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Please take a moment to review the following guidance:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\"><b>Supervision<\/b>: Children and young people should not handle, purchase, or set off fireworks.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\"><b>Behaviour<\/b>: Do not allow your children to participate in or accompany others involved in ASB or disorder.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\"><b>Reporting<\/b>: Please report any ASB or disorder you witness or hear about.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\"><b>Waste Disposal<\/b>: Dispose of household and garden waste appropriately in the lead-up to bonfire weekend.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\"><b>Bonfire Materials<\/b>: Report any large items (e.g. furniture, pallets) that could be used to build unauthorised bonfires to your local council for removal.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\"><b>Fireworks Sales<\/b>: Report any unauthorised fireworks sellers to Police Scotland or Crimestoppers.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\"><b>Community Safety<\/b>: Encourage young people to report fireworks misuse or deliberate fire raising anonymously via Fearless.org.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Fearless.org is a youth-focused platform run by Crimestoppers that empowers young people across Scotland to report crime anonymously and safely, helping to prevent antisocial behaviour and promote community safety.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b>Fireworks Legislation \u2013 Key Points:<\/b><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">It is illegal for anyone under 18 to possess adult fireworks in a public place.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">It is an offence to supply adult fireworks to persons under 18.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">It is an offence to supply any fireworks to persons under 16.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">Throwing fireworks in public places, including roads, is strictly prohibited.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">(<i>Adult fireworks exclude caps, cracker snaps, indoor fireworks, novelty matches, party poppers, serpents, and throw downs.<\/i>)<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Our shared goal is to ensure that residents feel safe and protected during this period.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Any behaviour that endangers people or property will not be tolerated.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Kind regards,<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Scottish Fire and Rescue Service<br \/>\nPolice Scotland<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">POLICE SCOTLAND \u2013 101<br \/>\nCRIMESTOPPERS \u2013 0800 555 111<br \/>\nIN AN EMERGENCY \u2013 CALL 999<br \/>\nfearless.org<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Parents\/Guardians, As we approach the bonfire and firework season, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland are working together to ensure the safety of our communities. In previous years, we have seen incidents of firework-related anti-social behaviour (ASB), and we are asking for your support in helping to prevent this. 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