Firework Safety Tips

Here are some 4^th of July safety tips.  Stay safe and have a great holiday!

Tip #1
Have a fire extinguisher readily available. This way if there was an accidental fire, the fire can be put out quickly.
Tip #2
Have water buckets and a hose available. This is also important in the case that a fire becomes larger than a small extinguisher can take care of.
Tip #3
Alcohol is a favorite of many for the holiday celebrations. However, it is important to keep alcohol away from children and animals. There is a potential risk of alcohol poisoning if consumed by a child or animal.  Alcohol and the use of fireworks do not mix.
Tip #4
When you are disposing of 4th of July decorations and fireworks, make sure that they are completely free of heat and fire. This way there will not be a smoldering fire happening after the party is over.
Tip #5
Make sure that the area you are lighting fireworks off is also free of bushes, dry grass, trees, streamers, balloons, flammable helium, and other fire hazardous materials.
Tip #6
Stay away from illegal fireworks. They are illegal due to the increased danger involved with certain types of fireworks. Here is a list of the fireworks to avoid.
Large re-loadable mortar shells
Cherry bombs
Ariel bombs
M-80 salutes
Large firecrackers