Safety First
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Always have an adult present and never give fireworks to young children, even
sparklers.
Remember that alcohol and fireworks do not mix.
Purchase legal consumer fireworks from a licensed store, stand or tent.
Read and follow the directions on the labels.
Only use fireworks outdoors away from buildings on a flat, level, hard, fireproof
surface that is free from debris.
Have a working garden hose or bucket of water handy.
Keep spectators at a safe distance.
Always wear safety glasses when igniting fireworks.
Light only one firework at a time.
Never pick-up or re-ignite a firework that doesn’t light the first time.
Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device.
Never throw fireworks at another person.
Never carry fireworks in your pocket or shoot them from a metal or glass container.
Allow finished fireworks to stand for at least 20 minutes and submerge in water for at
least 2 minutes. Drain and place in a plastic bag and dispose outside in a covered
trash can.
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