Event Planning
Bonfires & Fireworks Risk Assessment Template
The complete guide to creating professional risk assessments for bonfire and firework events.
Free to use Instant PDF download Updated February 2026
The essential guide to pyrotechnic safety
Bonfires and firework displays create spectacular community celebrations but involve significant fire and explosive risks. These events require careful planning, professional operators, and comprehensive safety measures.
This guide covers everything you need to create a thorough bonfire and fireworks risk assessment—from site selection and crowd barriers to fire service liaison and emergency procedures.
Event Safety
Event Safety
Activity Benefits
Why bonfire events matter
Community
Brings communities together for celebration.
Tradition
Celebrates cultural and seasonal traditions.
Spectacle
Creates memorable visual spectacles.
Fundraising
Raises funds for local causes.
Risk Identification
Key hazards & control measures
Fire SpreadHigh Risk
Potential Harm
Burns, property damage, uncontrolled fire spread.
Control Measures
- Safe distance from buildings
- Fire brigade informed
- Fire extinguishers on site
- Crowd barriers enforced
Firework SafetyHigh Risk
Potential Harm
Burns, blast injuries, debris from fireworks.
Control Measures
- Licensed operator used
- Safety distances maintained
- Launch area secured
- Storage secured
Crowd SafetyHigh Risk
Potential Harm
Crushing, trips in darkness, panic.
Control Measures
- Viewing area defined
- Lighting for movement
- Stewards positioned
- Clear exit routes
Weather ConditionsMedium Risk
Potential Harm
Wind-blown sparks or debris, wet ground hazards.
Control Measures
- Weather monitored
- Wind limits set
- Cancellation criteria clear
- Ground conditions checked
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Safety Checklist
Bonfire & fireworks safety checklist
Bonfire
- Safe site selected
- Bonfire checked before lighting
- Barrier perimeter set
- Fire brigade informed
Fireworks
- Licensed operator
- Storage secure
- Launch area clear
- Safety distances marked
Crowd
- Viewing area defined
- Stewards positioned
- Exit routes lit
- Lost child point
Emergency
- First aid on site
- Burns kit available
- Emergency access clear
- Fire service liaison
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