4th of July Fireworks

To help you celebrate safely this Fourth of July, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Council on Fireworks Safety offer the following safety tips:

• Always read and follow label directions.
• Always have an adult present .
• Buy from reliable fireworks sellers.
• Ignite fireworks outdoors.
• Have water handy.
• Never experiment or attempt to make your own fireworks.
• Light one 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 metal or glass container.

 

The Anatomy of a Firework
Check out this site to find out what makes a firework work.

Fireworksland.com
The website for fireworks lovers.

 

Fireworks Central Celebration
They post fireworks display celebrations being held in cities across the U.S. If your city is having a fireworks or Fourth of July celebration or if you know of an event being held in any U.S. city, please let them know.

 

Doug's Pyro Page
Check out these pictures of pretty fireworks

Fireworks Safety - Make your July 4th safe
According to Prevent Blindness America, nearly 13,000 fireworks victims keep hospitals busy every year. More than half of those injured are children. Fireworks not only injure users, but also 40 percent of fireworks mishaps injure bystanders.

 

Just For Kids The Preventor's Fireworks Safety Web Site
The California 4th of July Fireworks Safety Web site is proud to introduce America's Life-safety Superhero... The Preventor. Visit each of The Preventor's web pages to learn about the dangers of illegal firworks and how to safely enjoy State Fire Marshal-approved fireworks. Play the Fireworks Safety Games and then take the Junior Fire Marshal Quiz and earn your own Junior Fire Marshal certificate.

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