Enjoy the Bank Holiday Safely ☀️

Enjoy the Bank Holiday Safely ☀️

Dear Resident

As the late May bank holiday and half term arrive alongside warmer weather, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is reminding everyone to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors.

With more people heading out for picnics, walks, camping trips and days by the water, it’s vital to be aware of the risks and take simple steps to prevent serious incidents.

🔥 Prevent fires – small actions make a big difference

Hot, dry weather means fires can start easily and spread quickly.

Help reduce the risk:

🗑️ Take your litter home or use bins

🚭 Make sure cigarettes are fully out

❌ Don’t use disposable BBQs or light fires in parks, fields or open spaces

Having a BBQ at home?

Put it on a flat, safe surface

Keep it away from fences, sheds and trees

Keep children and pets well away

Have water or sand nearby

Let it cool completely before moving and tidying up

🚨 If you see a fire:
Call 999 straight away and use the What3Words app to share your location.

If you see anyone starting fires deliberately, you can report it anonymously to FireStoppers:

📞 0800 169 5558

💻 www.firestoppersreport.co.uk

🌊 Stay safe near water

Rivers, lakes and ponds can look safe - but they can be very dangerous.

The water is often much colder than it looks

There may be hidden objects under the surface

Stay safe:

Tell someone where you’re going

Follow safety and warning signs

Stick to paths and watch your footing

Don’t take risks near the water

If someone is in trouble in the water:

📞 Call 999 immediately

❌ Don’t go in after them

Remember: Float to Live

Tilt your head back so your ears are under the water

Relax and breathe slowly

Spread your arms and legs to stay afloat

Once calm, call for help or move to safety

⚠️ Carbon Monoxide – a hidden danger

If you’re camping or staying in a caravan/motorhome or on a boat, carbon monoxide is a serious risk.

It’s a deadly gas you can’t see, smell or taste.

Never:

Take a BBQ into a tent, caravan, awning or motorhome – even if it starts to rain!

Use generators or heaters indoors unless they are meant for indoor use

Always:

Have a working carbon monoxide alarm

Test it before you travel

Know the signs:

Headaches

Feeling sick

Dizziness

Tiredness

If in doubt, get outside into fresh air immediately and seek medical advice.

Call 999 if symptoms are severe, such as trouble breathing or losing consciousness.

Let’s work together to keep everyone safe this bank holiday and half term.

➡️ Please share this message to help protect your communities, homes and countryside.

More safety advice:

https://humbersidefire.gov.uk/your-safety/water-safety-and-drowning-prevention

https://humbersidefire.gov.uk/your-safety/safety-in-the-home-advice/barbecue-safety

https://humbersidefire.gov.uk/your-safety/safety-in-the-home-advice/caravan-motor-home-and-campervan-safety

https://humbersidefire.gov.uk/your-safety/safety-in-the-home-advice/carbon-monoxide

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Sam Jones
(Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, Communications Supervisor, Humberside)

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