Keeping Fireworks Events Safe with Professional Event Medical Cover
Bonfire Night and festive fireworks displays are highlights of the year — moments where communities come together to celebrate. But with large crowds, cold weather, and unpredictable conditions, it’s essential to plan ahead to keep everyone safe.
At MET Medical, we provide trusted event medical cover for fireworks displays across the UK — from small community gatherings to large public events and corporate displays. Our experienced paramedics, technicians, and first responders ensure that medical help is always close by when you need it most.
Why medical cover is essential for fireworks events
Fireworks events are exciting, but they also present unique risks. Burns, smoke inhalation, slips and trips, and minor crowd injuries are all common. Having professional paramedics for events on-site ensures that incidents can be managed quickly and safely — reducing pressure on local emergency services and helping your event run smoothly and ensure you meet legislative requirements.
By choosing a specialist provider like MET Medical, you gain access to:
🚑 Experienced event paramedics and clinicians trained to manage emergencies calmly and efficiently.
🎆 Comprehensive risk assessment and planning tailored to your event, crowd size, and venue.
💡 On-site treatment facilities such as first aid posts, response vehicles, and medical tents.
🧯 Rapid response to firework-related injuries including burns, eye injuries, and smoke exposure.
💙 Seamless coordination with local ambulance services and event control teams.
Our event medical cover gives organisers complete peace of mind — knowing that every eventuality has been planned for.
Trusted by event organisers nationwide
MET Medical’s event teams have supported hundreds of public gatherings, from city firework displays and music festivals to sporting events and Christmas markets. Our professional crews are fully qualified, uniformed, and equipped to provide clinical care that meets NHS standards.
Whether you need paramedics for a fireworks event or a full on-site medical team, we tailor our service to your event’s scale, risk profile, and budget.
Planning your fireworks event medical cover
We recommend discussing your medical cover as early as possible in your event planning. Our clinical leads will review your event plan, assess likely risks, and recommend the right level of staffing and equipment — ensuring compliance with HSE’s “Event Safety Guidance” and the “Purple Guide.”
Services can include:
Static and mobile medical posts
Ambulance response units
First aiders, EMTs, and paramedics
On-site treatment facilities
Medical control and communication support
Every detail is coordinated with your event management and safety teams so that our medics integrate seamlessly with your wider emergency plan.
Book your event medical cover today
Fireworks events should be memorable for all the right reasons. With MET Medical’s event medical cover, you can ensure your guests enjoy a safe, well-managed celebration — supported by a professional and compassionate team.
To discuss your fireworks or winter event, contact our Event Medical Team today on 0203 627 9042 or email bookings@met-medical.co.uk