Staying Safe on Halloween
Halloween is a time for fun and spooky celebrations and activities, but it can also be a time for some truly scary fire safety hazards. Make trick-or-treating safe for little monsters and ghouls with a few easy safety tips.
- Use glow sticks or battery-operated candles for jack-o’-lanterns and other Halloween decorations
- Provide children with flashlights to carry or have glow sticks as part of their costume
- Keep all decorations away from open flames and other heat sources like light bulbs and heaters
- Remember to keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes
- Tell children to stay away from open flames including jack-o’-lanterns with candles in them
For Halloween-themed activities, visit the Fire Department's Fire Prevention page.