Safety tips for New Year’s celebrations
From the Firehouse
With 2021 coming to an end and New Year’s upon us, it’s important to practice safety during the New Year’s celebrations. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind:
• Do not disassemble pre-assembled fireworks, or attempt to make your own fireworks
• Only light fireworks on flat ground, away from flammable materials, and only in a dry and fire-resistant area
• Do not light multiple fireworks at the same time
• Do not point fireworks at yourself or others while you light them
• Do not allow young children to handle or light fireworks. Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities
• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire and to douse used fireworks before discarding them into the trash
• Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully
All of us at the fire department would like to wish all of you a prosperous and safe New Year.