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Bonfire and Firework Display Safety Checklist for Schools and Learning Environments

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Risk Assessment Description:

This Bonfire and Firework Display safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps school leaders and duty managers ensure a safe event for pupils, staff and visitors.

It covers planning, competence, site conditions, crowd and exclusion zones, firework storage and firing procedures, fire and burn response, emergency access and evacuation, personal protective equipment and post‑event clear‑up. The checklist complies with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant HSE guidance.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑event preparation – confirm risk assessments, permits and safe set‑up.
  • During the display – monitor crowd control, exclusion zones and safe firing.
  • Post‑event review – ensure clean‑up, incident reporting and record keeping.

To use the checklist, the appointed safety officer or event coordinator reviews each question, marks Yes, No or N/A, and takes immediate corrective action for any No response before proceeding. The completed checklist should be retained for inspection by fire services and for record keeping.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No answer must be resolved before the activity continues.

Fully editable and shareable — customise the questions to your school, download as a PDF and share with staff and volunteers.

Compliant with: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

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Checks covered in this Bonfire and Firework Display checklist

This Bonfire and Firework Display safety checklist template covers 20 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a fire risk assessment for the bonfire and firework display been completed and communicated to all responsible persons?
2Is a written event permit or authority approval in place for the firework display?
3Are all staff and volunteers briefed on their roles, emergency procedures and fire safety responsibilities?
4Is the designated display area suitable, clear of flammable structures and at a safe distance from buildings and public access?
5Are exclusion zones marked and secured to keep spectators at a safe distance during ignition and firing?
6Is crowd control in place with trained stewards to manage spectator movement and prevent breach of exclusion zones?
7Is the firework storage area locked, clearly labelled and stocked with only authorised, in‑date fireworks?
8Are firework handling and loading procedures documented and followed by competent personnel?
9Is a qualified fire‑work operator present and authorised to fire the display?
10Are all required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection and fire‑ resistant clothing available and being worn?
11Is a suitable fire‑ extinguishing appliance (e.g., water bucket, dry powder extinguisher) positioned within easy reach of the bonfire?
12Is an emergency access route clear and known to emergency services for rapid response?
13Are first‑aid kits and trained first‑aiders on site for treating burns or injuries?
14Is a designated fire‑watch person appointed to monitor the bonfire after ignition until it is fully extinguished?
15Is a post‑event clean‑up plan in place to remove debris, extinguish any remaining embers and secure the site?
16Has a post‑event incident log been prepared to record any near‑misses, injuries or safety concerns?
17Are all electrical supplies for lighting or sound equipment inspected and protected from fire hazards?
18Is weather (wind speed, temperature, precipitation) checked and acceptable for a safe firework display?
19Are signage and public information notices displayed to inform spectators of prohibited areas and safety rules?
20Is the bonfire base constructed on non‑combustible material and stable to prevent collapse?

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Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

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