Wake Fire/Rescue Division Lists Fireworks Safety Tips, Scheduled Displays

6/30/2006

Every year, fireworks or resulting fires injure more than 11,000 people. More than half of these injuries occur during the first week of July. Summertime should be a time to have fun. To help you celebrate safely this Fourth of July, the Wake County Department of Public Safety strongly recommends that you attend a public display and LEAVE THE FIREWORKS TO THE PROFESSIONALS!

However, if you decide to use legal fireworks on your own, be sure to follow these important safety tips:

• Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks
• Read and follow all manufacturers’ warnings and instructions
• Be sure other people are out of the way before lighting fireworks
• Never light fireworks indoors
• Do not use fireworks near any building, vehicle or vegetation
• Always have a bucket of water or fire extinguisher nearby
• Never try to re-ignite malfunctioning fireworks
• Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers
• Never carry fireworks in your pocket
• Never throw fireworks at another person
• Buy only legal fireworks

Finally, never wear loose-fitting clothing while using fireworks, and remember to Stop, Drop and Roll if your clothes catch fire.

Several public firework displays are scheduled throughout Wake County during the Independence Day holiday. Below is a list of public displays (times are approximate -- be sure to confirm these events before planning to attend):

Monday, July 3

• Carolina Mudcats, Five County Stadium, 10:00 p.m.
• Town of Fuquay-Varina, South Park, 9:10 p.m.
• Town of Garner, Lake Benson Park, 9:30 p.m.
• Town of Wake Forest, WF-Rolesville High School, 9:00 p.m.
• Northridge Country Club, 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 4

• City of Raleigh, N.C. State Fairgrounds, 9:30 p.m.
• Town of Rolesville, Rolesville Community Park, 9:30 p.m.
• Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek, 11:00 p.m.
• Wood Valley Swim Club, 9:15 p.m.
• Town of Cary, Regency Park, 9:30 p.m.

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