Fireworks Safety 101
- Children under the age of 18 should only set off fireworks under close adult supervision
- Fireworks and alcohol/drugs do not mix. If you are impaired in anyway, do yourself, your loved ones and the fireworks industry a favor… just sit back and watch the show!
- Anyone using fireworks or standing nearby should wear protective eyewear and earplugs
- DO NOT hold a lite firework in your hands at anytime
- Never light fireworks indoors
- Only use them away from people, houses and flammable material
- Never aim, point or throw fireworks at another person
- Only light one device at a time and run to safety after lighting
- Never light fireworks in a closed container
- Make sure to read all warning labels and know what you are dealing with before discharging your fireworks
- Make sure you have adequate space between your firing zone and your spectators. A good rule of thumb is 100 feet for most consumer fireworks. The further you can get your crowd away from the firing zone the better.
- It is always a good idea to dampen your fallout zone so no fires can start
- Never light a firework with your head or body over the top of a device. Light and get away as fast as possible
- Always use a hard flat service to discharge any fireworks. Flat concrete is the most practical if available
- Always brace your fireworks before lighting. Using blocks or bricks to block your fireworks on all 4 sides of a multi shot aerial item is the best way to insure you do not have a tip over while the firework is lite
- Do not try to re-light or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Soak with water if you ever run into a product that will not light or goes out after being lite
- Soak both spent and malfunctioned fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding
- Keep a bucket of water, water cannon or fire extinguisher nearby to fully extinguish fireworks that don't go off or in case of fire
- Never use illegal or homemade fireworks
- Never allow young children to handle fireworks
- Store any unused fireworks in a cool dry place
- Do not attempt to alter any device and only use the device how it was intended to be used
- Be aware of the weather condition leading up to and during your show. If the wind is blowing in the direction of your audience you may have to stop your show for the wind to calm down. Fallout on your audience means less time they will be watching your display.
- Remember there is no such thing as being too safe. Fireworks are explosive devices and when used improperly can cause severe damage or death. Respect the devices you are handling and shoot your items responsibly.