Monaghan Fire Station,
Annahagh,
Monaghan,
Co. Monaghan.
H18 YW81.

Telephone: 047 30500

Email: fireofficer@monaghancoco.ie

Opening Hours:
9.15am to 5:15pm
Monday-Friday.

In case of emergency please ring 999 or 112.

Fire Safety at Halloween

Fire Safety at Halloween

Fire Safety at Halloween

Each year, Accident and Emergency departments are filled with children who receive horrific and painful injuries as a result of the misuse of fireworks and bonfires.

Tips for a Safe Halloween:

  • See our Safety Leaflet below
  • If you see material such as pallets, tyres and old furniture being hoarded in advance of Halloween please contact our Environment Section of MCC on 0429661240.
  • Do not leave material lying around that may be taken for a bonfire; many garage or garden shed items such as petrol, white spirits, diesel, aerosols, batteries, tins of paint, bottles and tyres are extremely dangerous if set on fire
  • Do not facilitate illegal bonfires or firework displays on or near your home or property
  • Contact the Local Authority if you see a bonfire being built or lit close to buildings, trees, overhead cables, underground services or car parking areas
  • Explain the dangers of illegal fireworks and bonfires to children and teenagers
  • Stay a safe distance from bonfires and fireworks – wind can carry sparks long distances and can cause permanent injuries and scars
  • Stay with your children and escort them on “trick or treat” visits, parties and events
  • Keep dangerous substances such as oil, petrol and diesel away from fires or fireworks
  • Parents, businesses and householders – Do not provide any materials for bonfires
  • Do not buy, use or supply fireworks
  • Respect the work of the Emergency Services, Council Staff and the Garda
  • Keep pets indoors on Halloween night
  • Above All – Be Safe and Stay Safe

For more information

Monaghan Fire & Civil Protection

Annahagh
Monaghan

Tel: (047) 30500

Email: info@monaghancoco.ie

Fire Safety Leaflet

Fire Safety at Halloween