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In Canada, our celebrations of national and local pride, history, tradition, and culture are often celebrated by a brilliant and beautiful display of fireworks – a tradition that unites families, friends, and communities. Although Fireworks are fun, the fun can come to a startling end with a fireworks accident!

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend an exhibition fireworks show handled by professionals. There might be an event hosted by your community, overseen by a trained, certified professional (please leave your pets at home).

Fireworks cause more than seven deaths annually and injuries can include blinding’s, amputations and severe burns.

• Over 50 per cent of all Fireworks injuries were to children under 15.
• Over 65 per cent of fireworks injuries are BURNS!
• Most injured body parts include hands (32 per cent), eyes (28 per cent) and head/face (16 percent)
• For children under five, SPARKLERS account for three-quarters of all fireworks injuries!

FIREWORKS ARE NOT TOYS! Following these rules, using common sense and a little good neighbourly goodwill will result in fewer injuries (and complaints).

Rules of Engagement

Know your local fireworks laws. Every area has different laws regarding the use of fireworks. Make sure to check with your local fire department for the latest updates on your area’s rules and regulations.

Is that a firecracker in your pocket?

Do not carry firecrackers in your pocket! Keep fireworks in a cool, dry, ventilated place, out of the reach of children.

What are your “Arcs-of-Fire”?

Only light fireworks on a smooth, flat dry surface away from all obstacles, flammable materials, and people. Refer to the safety instructions on the fireworks label for minimum distances from spectators.

Bystanders are injured more often than the people who fire off the fireworks!

Fireworks are responsible for more than 18,000 fires of structures, vehicles and other materials annually! Never use fireworks inside!

Fireworks are for Adult use, or close Adult Supervision

NEVER allow children to play with or ignite fireworks and Older children should be closely supervised. REMEMBER, over half of the injuries were burns!

• Water boils at 212°F
• Cakes bake at 350°F
• Wood burns at 575°F
• Glass melts at 900°F
• SPARKLERS burn at 2000°F (3rd Degree burn!)What is your major malfunction?

Never mix alcohol or drugs with fireworks.

Being short of sleep, or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs can affect your judgment and coordination--two things you really need when setting off fireworks.

READ and FOLLOW all Warnings and Instructions

Read all instructions on the fireworks and use common sense. ALL fireworks must carry a warning label describing necessary safety precautions and instructions for safe use.

Safety Protection!

Wear eye protection and keep ALL of your body parts out of the line of fire.

Wait for it!

Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly! The further, the better!

Don’t be standing there with your firecracker in your hand!

Never try to light a firework or hold a lit firework in your hand unless the manufacturer’s instructions indicate that they are designed to be hand-held.

Wait at least 30 minutes before approaching a firework that did not go off.

• NEVER try to relight a fireworks that have not fully functioned.
• NEVER try to fix a firework that is defective.
• NEVER experiment with fireworks or try to improvise or make homemade ones

Point that thing downrange!

Fireworks have been known to backfire or shoot off in the wrong direction.

Keep bystanders at a distance and NO horseplay!

Cool your jets!

Keep water nearby (water-based fire extinguisher, pail of water, hose) in case of a malfunction or fire. Dispose of used fireworks (including debris) in a pail of water.

Stay Safe – You are important!