Terms and conditions - for competitions and offers

If you are entering a Kent Fire and Rescue Service competition or offer, you'll find the relevant terms and conditions below. 

 

Spooky Spectacular – Fancy Dress Competition - terms and conditions

By entering into Spooky Spectacular – Fancy Dress Competition organised by Kent Fire and Rescue Service, entrants agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions:

  • In order to be considered for the prize, you must: 
  • Take a picture of your child in Halloween themed fancy dress – either at home (before you come to the Spooky Spectacular event) or at the Spooky Spectacular amongst any of our great activities. 
  • The person in fancy dress should be 11-years-old or under 
  • The costume must following the guidance around taste and decency: 
    • No blood
    • No imitation body parts
    • No imitation weapons (think about the impact on small children) 
    • No inflatable costumes or anything that restricts movement (this may prevent your child from being able to participate in some of our activities)
  • Share it online to any of your social media channels (Facebook, X, Instagram, TIKTOK) and use the hashtag #SpookyKFRS
  • A winner will be picked from the entries received by 31st October 2024.
  • The winner will be contacted via the social media channel the photo was posted to. They will receive a family ticket (two adults and two children inclusive) to The Historic Dockyard, Chatham.
     
  1. The competition is open to all residents in Kent and Medway who attend Spooky Spectacular.
  2. A winner will be picked from the entries received by 31st October 2024. The winner will be contacted via the social media channel the photo was posted to. They will receive a family ticket (two adults and two children) to The Historic Dockyard, Chatham. The prize is not negotiable, transferable or returnable.
  3. The decision is not negotiable 
  4. No purchase of any kind is necessary to enter into this competition.
  5. Kent Fire and Rescue Service shall not be liable for any claims or complaints of any nature in respect to the prize, to the fullest extent that this is permissible by law.
  6. If the winner does not respond within three (3) days of being notified, Kent Fire and Rescue Service reserves the right to offer the prize to another entrant, and thereafter until one (1) winner has been successfully contacted.
  7. The winner's name shall be made available on the Kent Fire and Rescue Service website and our social media channels. 
  8.  Kent Fire and Rescue Service reserves the right to withdraw or amend the competition and these Terms and Conditions in the event of any unforeseen circumstances outside of their reasonable control or if in their absolute discretion consider it necessary. 
  9. Kent Fire and Rescue Service does not accept any responsibility for travel arrangements or costs incurred by the winner or their guests if they choose to collect the prize from a Kent Fire and Rescue Service premises.
  10.  Information regarding personal data which is provided by you when you enter will not be used for any other purpose than as stated in these Terms and Conditions or as separately accepted by you. If you have separately agreed to receive communications from Kent Fire and Rescue Service or a third party, then your personal data may be used by them for such purposes, including direct marketing.

The promoter of this ‘Fancy Dress Competition’ is Kent Fire and Rescue Service, The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6XB

Spooky Spectacular – Pumpkin Carving Competition - terms and conditions

By entering into Spooky Spectacular – Pumpkin Carving Competition organised by Kent Fire and Rescue Service, entrants agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions:

  • In order to be considered for the prize, you must follow this guidance: 
  • The pumpkin should have been designed and carved by a person 16-years-old or under – parents should assist young children.
  • It must be hollowed out to allow for it to be included in our huge pumpkin display at Spooky Spectacular
  • You must bring the pumpkin to Spooky Spectacular
  • We will take the name, age and contact details of the child and then display the pumpkin as part of our brilliant pumpkin exhibition (we will also light the pumpkin) 
  • At the end of our two day event judges will decide which are the winning pumpkins A winner will be picked from the entries received by 31st October 2024.
  • The winner will be contacted using the contact details. They will receive a family ticket (two adults and two children inclusive) to The Historic Dockyard, Chatham.
  • All pumpkins will not be returned – please take photos of it with your child before the event.
  • Click HERE for some hints and tips about carving a pumpkin safely (link to KFRS safer carving video)
     
  1. The competition is open to all residents in Kent and Medway who attend Spooky Spectacular.
  2. A winner will be picked from the entries by the end of the two day Spooky Spectacular (24/10/2024). The winner will be contacted using the contact details taken at the event. They will receive a family ticket (two adults and two children inclusive) to The Historic Dockyard, Chatham. The prize is not negotiable, transferable or returnable.
  3. No purchase of any kind is necessary to enter into this competition.
  4. Kent Fire and Rescue Service shall not be liable for any claims or complaints of any nature in respect to the prize, to the fullest extent that this is permissible by law.
  5. If the winner does not respond within three (3) days of being notified, Kent Fire and Rescue Service reserves the right to offer the prize to another entrant, and thereafter until one (1) winner has been successfully contacted.
  6. The winner's name shall be made available on the Kent Fire and Rescue Service website and our social media channels. 
  7. Kent Fire and Rescue Service reserves the right to withdraw or amend the competition and these Terms and Conditions in the event of any unforeseen circumstances outside of their reasonable control or if in their absolute discretion consider it necessary. 
  8. Kent Fire and Rescue Service does not accept any responsibility for travel arrangements or costs incurred by the winner or their guests if they choose to collect the prize from a Kent Fire and Rescue Service premises.
  9. Information regarding personal data which is provided by you when you enter will not be used for any other purpose than as stated in these Terms and Conditions or as separately accepted by you. If you have separately agreed to receive communications from Kent Fire and Rescue Service or a third party, then your personal data may be used by them for such purposes, including direct marketing.

The promoter of this ‘Pumpkin Carving Competition’ is Kent Fire and Rescue Service, The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6XB

The Byrnes Family colouring competitions - terms and conditions

By entering into The Byrnes Family colouring competition organised by Kent Fire and Rescue Service, entrants agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions:

 In order to enter the prize draw, you must: 

  • Colour/decorate The Byrnes Family on the competition page (with stickers) inside the ‘Road Trip to a Safe Summer’ booklet 
  • The person colouring in should be 11-years-old or under 
  • An adult must post a photo of the colouring in page from the ‘Road Trip to a Safe Summer’ booklet on The Byrnes Family Facebook page to be in with a chance of winning a Byrnes Family t-shirt for the child who completed the colouring
  1. The Prize Draw is open to all residents in Kent and Medway who pick up a ‘Road Trip to a Safe Summer’ booklet from an event or other site distributing the booklet.
  2. Every six months from Thursday 13 June 2024 until the booklets are out of circulation, a winner will be picked from the entries received during that period. The winner will be contacted via The Byrnes Family Facebook page, and they will receive a Byrnes Family t-shirt.  The prize is not negotiable, transferable or returnable.
  3. No purchase of any kind is necessary to enter into this Prize Draw.
  4. Kent Fire and Rescue Service shall not be liable for any claims or complaints of any nature in respect to the prize, to the fullest extent that this is permissible by law.
  5. If the winner does not respond within three (3) days of being notified, Kent Fire and Rescue Service reserves the right to offer the prize to another entrant, and thereafter until one (1) winner has been successfully contacted.
  6. The winner's name shall be made available on the website and The Byrnes Family Facebook page.
  7. Kent Fire and Rescue Service reserves the right to withdraw or amend the prize draw and these Terms and Conditions in the event of any unforeseen circumstances outside of their reasonable control or if in their absolute discretion consider it necessary. 
  8. Kent Fire and Rescue Service does not accept any responsibility for travel arrangements or costs incurred by the winner or their guests if they choose to collect the prize from a Kent Fire and Rescue Service premises.
  9. Information regarding personal data which is provided by you when you enter will not be used for any other purpose than as stated in these Terms and Conditions or as separately accepted by you. If you have separately agreed to receive communications from Kent Fire and Rescue Service or a third party, then your personal data may be used by them for such purposes, including direct marketing.

The promoter of this ‘prize draw’ is Kent Fire and Rescue Service, The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6XB

Summer Open Day, colouring competition to win tickets to Howletts and Port Lympne animal parks - terms and conditions

By entering into the ‘Summer Open Day, Colouring competition’ organised by Kent Fire and Rescue Service, entrants agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions:

In order to enter the prize draw, you must: 

  1. The competition is open to all residents in Kent and Medway, but not open to any Kent Fire and Rescue Service employee.
  2. Only one entry per family needs to be completed.
  3. No purchase of any kind is necessary to enter into this competition.
  4. Tickets will be in the form of a park e-gift card to the value of a family of four (2 adults and 2 children) at time of purchase. Allowing entry to either Howletts or Port Lympne.
  5. Closing date for all entries will be on Sunday 10 November 2024.
  6. One draw will take place on Monday 11 November 2024, and one winner will be selected at random.
  7. The prize is not negotiable, transferable or returnable.
  8. Once the winner has been identified and contact made, if the winner does not respond within three (3) days of being notified, Kent Fire and Rescue Service reserves the right to offer the prize to another entrant, and thereafter until one (1) winner has been successfully contacted.
  9. The winner must collect the prize from Kent Fire and Rescue Service HQ in The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6XB; or from the closest Wholetime Station.
  10. Kent Fire and Rescue Service shall not be liable for any claims or complaints of any nature in respect to the prize, to the fullest extent that this is permissible by law.
  11. The winner's name shall be made available on the website and social media.
  12. Kent Fire and Rescue Service reserves the right to withdraw or amend the prize draw and these Terms and Conditions in the event of any unforeseen circumstances outside of their reasonable control or if in their absolute discretion consider it necessary. 
  13. Kent Fire and Rescue Service does not accept any responsibility for travel arrangements or costs incurred by the winner to get to the Service Headquarters or Fire Station.
  14. Information regarding personal data which is provided by you when you enter will not be used for any other purpose than as stated in these Terms and Conditions or as separately accepted by you. If you have separately agreed to receive communications from Kent Fire and Rescue Service or a third party, then your personal data may be used by them for such purposes, including direct marketing.

The promoter of this competition is Kent Fire and Rescue Service, The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6XB