Safety Tips from the National Council on Fireworks Safety
- Always read and follow label direction
- Have an adult supervise all fireworks activities.
- Buy from reliable fireworks sellers.
- Ignite Fireworks outdoors
- Have water handy
- Never experiment or attempt to make your own fireworks.
- Light one firework at a time
- Never re-ignite malfunctioning fireworks.
- Never give fireworks to small children
- Store in a cool dry place
- Dispose of properly
- Never throw fireworks at another person
- Never carry fireworks in your pocket
- Never shoot fireworks in a metal or glass containers
