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Fireworks Safety

The Fourth of July traditionally presents the biggest fire danger to citizens and is the cause of a great number of fires and burn injuries due to fireworks. Nationally, more than $36 million in property is damaged each year due to fireworks.

The Fourth of July also is responsible for many burn injuries associated with premature detonation or misuse of fireworks. Each year hosptials across the nation report thousands of cases of burn injuries as a result of fireworks. These are only the numbers of fireworks injuries reported to hospital emergency rooms. Because many injuries are not treated in emergency rooms, experts believe the total number of fireworks injuries may be far more.

Most fireworks burn injuries involve children. These are usually burns to the hands and eyes causing vision impairment and disfiguring scars. Sparklers are the biggest danger to children. A tip temperature at the end of the sparkler reaches 1800 degrees Fahrenheit and can easily cause a burn.

Leave fireworks to the professionals!

Restrictions on fireworks are for a good cause. No matter how small or large a fireworks may be, it is a potential fire starter. But it is still possible to celebrate and enjoy the holiday. Families can consult the newspaper or local activity calendar and attend one of the approved, licensed fireworks displays around the Grand Valley.

General Safety Information

  • Use only legal fireworks
  • Inspect all fireworks. Never use damaged or leaking fireworks.
  • Reed and follow all instructions. Never experiment.
  • Never give fireworks to a small child.
  • Store fireworks in a cool dry place.
  • Light only one items at a time.
  • Keep spectators at least 10 feet away
  • Do not hold or stand close to lit fireworks
  • Wait a few minutes before going over to a "dud" firework. Do not try to relight it. Drop any "duds" in a pail of water or soak with water.

WARNINGS:
 IT IS ILLEGAL FOR ANY PERSON UNDER SIXTEEN (16) YEARS OF AGE TO
PURCHASE ANY FIREWORKS.

ANY PERSON UNDER SIXTEEN (16) YEARS
OF AGE CANNOT HAVE OR DISCHARGE ANY FIREWORKS WITHOUT
ADULT SUPERVISION.

WHAT IS LEGAL:

  • Cone Fountains
  • Wheels
  • Ground Spinners
  • Illuminating Torches, Dipped Sticks and Sparklers
  • Toy Propellant Devices and Toy Smoke
  • Snake or Glow Worms
  • Cigarette Loads
  • Trick Matches

FIREWORKS SAFETY

  • Use fireworks in a clear area at least 20 feet away from house, wood fences, weeds or brush.
  • Light fireworks in a large safe area of dirt, pavement, concrete or gravel at least 10 foot square.
  • Have a pail of water ready to place used or malfunctioning fireworks in.
  • If your clothes catch on fire: STOP (stop right where you are); Drop
    (drop to the ground) and ROLL (cover your face with your hands and roll
    until the flames are put out)
  • If someone is injured or a fire is started call 9-1-1 immediately

DO NOT POINT FIREWORKS AT ANYONE. FIREWORKS CAN BURN YOU BADLY.

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