Planning a Display
 The Fireworks Safety Team
When setting up a display, a Fireworks Safety Team should be appointed. They are responsible for EVERYTHING to do with the firing of the fireworks! That includes:
Beforehand
- Applying for a licence *Applies to Northern Ireland only
- Appointing a firing team. This should be not more than 3 people with 1 person in overall charge of the team
- Getting in touch with a supplier and ordering the fireworks
- Familiarising themselves with the fireworks. This includes reading the instructions thoroughly at least once
- Storing the fireworks safely in a water and fireproof area
- Ordering any specialist tools for setting up and safety equipment / clothing
- Working out a firing script and layout plan including who will fire what.
During the display
- Setting up the fireworks
- Guarding the site
- Firing the display (firing team only.)
After
- Dealing with duds
- Clearing the site of debris.
Choosing a Firing Team
RoSPA recommend that your firing team should have:
- No more than 3 people with 1 person in overall charge of the team
- All members of the firing team should have at least 3 years experience of firing fireworks. If this is not possible, then the person in overall charge should have at least 3 years experience
- All members of the firing team should be over 16 years of age
- Each member should have a good knowledge of the safety issues associated with fireworks
- Firers should wear suitable clothing – good footwear, fire resistant clothing, a protective hat, goggles and gloves. Sleeves should be tucked into gloves to protect the wrists and lightweight flammable clothes should be avoided
- Each member of the firing team should carry a torch and whistle to attract attention. They should also have spare batteries
- If possible have some sort of radio contact between the firing team and those responsible for emergency action
- The firing team should be well aware of the order of the firing schedule and know where the rest of the firing team are during the display.
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