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Roy Merriman
Assistant Chief |
Jeff Williams
Captain |
Mark Young
Captain |
Anthony Boyd
Secretary Treasurer |
Jay Cantrell
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Safety Tips
for Fourth of July Festivities
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State Fire Marshal Leslie A. Newman and DeKalb County Fire Dept. wants to remind Tennesseans that,
while fireworks are a traditional part of Fourth of July celebrations, many people are seriously
injured each year by their careless use.
“We would encourage you to enjoy the holiday at a public display presented by trained
professionals,” says Newman, “where compliance with stateoftheart
fire codes offers a safer
way to celebrate our nation’s independence.”
If consumer fireworks are legal where you live and you decide to set them off on your own, be
sure to follow these important safety tips:
- Never allow children to handle or ignite fireworks.
- Read and follow all warnings and instructions.
- Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.
- Only light fireworks on a smooth, flat surface away from homes, dry leaves, and
flammable materials.
- Never try to relight fireworks that have not fully functioned.
- Keep a bucket of water and a garden hose nearby in case of a malfunction or fire.
- Like matches and lighters, sparklers are not toys and cause hundreds of injuries every
year. Sparklers burn hot, can reach temperatures as high as 1,200° F, and stay hot long
after they’ve burned out. You wouldn’t hand a matchbook or lighter to a child to wave
around or play with – so, don’t give a child a sparkler.
Fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries. A 2007 law prevents
children under 16 from purchasing fireworks; and those who are age 16 or 17 must present a
photo ID to purchase them.
For more information on firework safety, visit http://tennessee.gov/commerce/sfm/.
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