Fireworks Safety

Safe Kids Connecticut recommends that families enjoy their fireworks at community-sanctioned fireworks displays. Otherwise, Safe Kids recommends these guidelines:

Only adults should handle fireworks. Tell children that they should leave the area immediately if their friends are using reworks
Discuss safety procedures with your children. Make sure they know how to call 9-1-1.
Show them how to put out fireworks by using water or a re extinguisher
Read labels and carefully follow directions. All fireworks must carry a warning label describing necessary safety precautions
Never use fireworks indoors
Be sure spectators are out of range before lighting firework
Never aim or throw fireworks at another person
Never place your face or any other body part over fireworks.
Never try to re-ignite fireworks that malfunction
Never carry fireworks in your pocket

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