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Fireworks Safety · Parents & Caregivers
 What
Parents Need to Know
From 2005-2009, there were 4,937 fireworks-related emergency incidents in Washington State with a five year average of 987 incidents annually.
Working together, we can educate the children and adults
in Washington to "Be Prepared," "Be Safe," and "Be
Responsible" when celebrating 4th of July activities.
Take
Responsibility
- Don't overestimate your child's ability to use good judgement.
- Set family boundaries. Only adults should light fireworks.
- Children are naturally curious. Be sure fireworks, matches and
lighters are secured out of sight and reach of children.
- Be sure to discharge all fireworks devices so there are no leftovers
to tempt curious children.
- M80's, M100's or M1,000's are not fireworks;
they are illegal explosive devices. They can cause amputations or other
severe injuries and possessing them has legal consequences.
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More about it
Public
Fireworks Displays
Attending a community fireworks display is a safe way
to enjoy fireworks. Please see the Public
Fireworks Events by City in our Campaign Kit below for
more information.
Fireworks Safety Campaign Kit
Thank you for joining our effort to promote injury prevention and
fire safety during 4th of July celebrations. Listed below are resources
and links to give you easy access to any information you may need regarding
consumer fireworks and safety.
 Please
note that some of the documents provided on this page are available
in Adobe® PDF format only and will require the Adobe® Reader in
order to view or print them from your Web browser.
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