This is what experts advice....

From a barbecue explosion to a severe firework injury, a lot can go wrong when celebrating.

When it does, minutes—even seconds—can significantly impact the extent of the injury. Although prevention is key,  response is also essential.

Alcohol impairs your reaction time. 

If a firework or sparkler injures an eye, immediately protect it from pressure or further trauma by placing a cup or makeshift device over it. Don't try to cover it with a towel or anything that touches the eye.

More than a third of firework burns are to the hands and fingers. Should a firework go off in your hand, wrap it in a clean towel and keep it covered until you get to the hospital.

If you catch on fire, from a firework, bonfire, barbecue or cooking incident,  immediately stop, drop and roll.

A lot of people like to run and jump in the water. That's not always the best thing. Unless you're standing on a dock or on the edge of a pool, those few seconds it's going to take you to run to the water, you're burning that whole time. It's much more effective to stop, drop, and roll.

Experts also advise against icing a burn, which can cause further damage.

You can run normal temperature water over it, and then if it's very serious, of course, call emergency ambulance or seek medical care.

If running water isn't accessible, a cool, wet cloth can be used as an alternative. However, once the initial pain subsides, you should replace the damp towel with a clean, dry cloth to prevent the burn from becoming infected