Stay Safe this Holiday Weekend

Shooting fireworks this weekend? Follow these tips from the Columbia-Richland Fire Department. 

• Always read and follow label directions.

• Have an adult present.

• Never allow children to play, hold or light fire works.

• Only buy from licensed dealers. 

• If you do use fireworks, light them outdoors, away from dry grass 

• Always have water handy (a garden hose and a bucket). 

• Always wear eye protection and never lean over fireworks while lighting, and wear snug-fitting clothing while lighting fireworks

• Never experiment to make your own fireworks. 

• Light only one firework at a time. 

• Keep fireworks that are not being used, covered to protect them from accidental fall out from the fireworks display 

• Never throw or point fireworks at other people. 

• Never re-light a “dud” firework. 

• Never carry fireworks in your pocket. 

• Never light or hold lighted fireworks in your hand.