FIREWORKS SAFETY

Recommended Safety Tips

Obey all local laws regarding the use of fireworks.
Know your fireworks; read the cautionary labels and performance descriptions before igniting.
A responsible adult SHOULD supervise all firework activities. Never give fireworks to children.
Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Save your alcohol for after the show.
Wear safety glasses when shooting fireworks.
Light one firework at a time and then quickly move away.
Use fireworks OUTDOORS in a clear area; away from buildings and vehicles.
Never relight a “dud” firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
Always have a bucket of water and charged water hose nearby.
Never carry fireworks in your POCKET or shoot them into METAL or GLASS containers.
Do not experiment with homemade fireworks.
Dispose of spent fireworks by wetting them down and place in a metal trash can away from any building or combustible materials until the next day.
FAA regulations PROHIBIT the possession and transportation of fireworks in your checked baggage or carry-on luggage.
Report illegal explosives, like M-80s and quarter sticks, to the fire or police department.

And let’s not forget the safety of our pets!

Don’t bring your pets to a fireworks display, even a small one.
If fireworks are being used near your home, put your pet in a safe, interior room to avoid exposure to the sound.
Make sure your pet has an identification tag, in case they may run off during a fireworks display.
Never shoot fireworks of any kind (consumer fireworks, sparklers, fountains, etc.) near pets.

Sparkler Safety Tips

If sparklers will be used by children under the age of 12, supervise them carefully and teach them these safety tips:
Sparkler holders should be standing up, not sitting down.
Wear closed-toe shoes, definitely not flip flops, when you're handling sparklers.
Give each child her own individual sparkler and then light it … don't pass an already lit sparkler.
Lighting more than one stick at a time can be dangerous.
Everyone using a sparkler should be at least six feet from one another.
While it may seem festive to wave a sparkler, that's a big no-no.
Sparklers aren't batons. Never toss or throw them.
The stick can remain hot long after the flame is gone, so it should be disposed of in a bucket of water.