Safety tips, reminders for lighting your Fourth of July fireworks at home
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — As the Fourth of July approaches, fire officials in the Beehive State are reminding Utahns of firework safety.
The Kaysville Fire Department took to social media on Saturday to provide some rules and reminders in a lighthearted post. While the post was primarily targeted toward Kaysville residents, the rules are applicable to most Utahns.
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“We want you to have a fun holiday week with your family, but we also want you to be safe as you set off a majestic light display in the sky,” the department said in the post.
Before offering its tips, the Kaysville Fire Department first reminded Utahns that brush fires and missing fingers don’t equal patriotism.
Safety tips for fireworks, according to Utah officials
One tip officials reminded Utahns about was not letting children younger than 16 years old handle any fireworks.
Another safety tip was regarding alcoholic beverages and fireworks, with the fire department encouraging those celebrating the holiday to have a “designated lighter” for the fireworks.
“It’s never a good idea to mix adult beverages and things that go ‘boom’ together,” the Kaysville Fire Department said.
If you are planning on lighting aerial fireworks, the fire department said there should be no overhead obstacles — including trees, powerlines, or your face. Fireworks should be stored in a cool, dry place — which the fire department should exclude homes or garages.
If a fire is started, you should have a water source available, and the fire department said hoses would be a better option than water bottles. The DPS said having buckets of water available would also be helpful.
If experiencing a fire or medical emergency, you should call 911.
If you have a complaint about the volume of the fireworks are are looking to report illegal fireworks in Kaysville, you are asked to call Davis Dispatch at 801-451-4150 and press option 0.
If you are not in Kaysville, but are looking to report illegal activity, call the local dispatch number instead of 911.
“Finally, be safe and use common sense,” officials said.
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