- Keep all spectators at a safe distance.
- Make sure that the area is clear of all
obstructions, such as overhead wires and trees.
- Use fireworks away from buildings and
dry grass.
- Store fireworks in a cool dry place.
- Read the instructions on each fireworks
item. Different items have different firing instructions.
- Check wind direction, and angle the
fireworks away from the spectators, about 10 degrees off of center. Do
not shoot fireworks in high winds.
- Do not shoot fireworks out of glass or
metal containers.
- Fill a wheelbarrow, or buckets, with
sand to make a good launching base. Bury long items half their length
in the sand. Remember to read the instructions first.
- Light fireworks one piece at a time.
- Do not let children under 18 years of
age set off the fireworks.
- Never attempt to re-light a misfire
fireworks item. Keep a bucket of water, or a hose handy to douse such
items. If an item does not light easily or fizzles out, do not approach
the item for 15 minutes. Soak in a bucket of water overnight and
dispose of in the morning.
- Except for sparklers, do not hold the
fireworks items in your hand. Take care in handling sparklers even
after they are done burning. They are still very HOT. Never use any
type of fireworks including sparklers indoors or on birthday cakes.
- Do not put fireworks in your pocket, do
not throw them or point them at anyone.
- DO NOT SHOOT FIREWORKS UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS!
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