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By Lucius Kirkland regulate the use within their incorporated areas. On children and pets.
state lands, use of any fireworks, including state-ap- Never throw or point a firework toward people,
Assistant Chief of Prevention proved fireworks, is prohibited. Violators are subject
to a $1,000 fine. Check with local fire departments animals, vehicles, structures or flammable materi-
FH Fire & Emergency Services to see what the rules and regulations are and what als.
days, hours of the day and locations these state-ap-
During tomorrow’s July 4th celebration, sparks proved fireworks may be used in your community. People with questions or concerns about fire-
will fly as people light fireworks. works or ways to prevent fires are invited to visit or
The use of fireworks by individuals is prohibited call the Fort Huachuca Fire Prevention/Safety Of-
It’s wildfire season, and misuse of fireworks can on Fort Huachuca. As per FH 420-13 Fire Regula- fice, Building 22404, 520-533-7009/1870 or email
start a fire which could have devastating effects on tions Chapter 9 Open Fires (11) Fireworks, the use, usarmy.huachuca.imcom-central.mbx.des-fire-pre-
the community. When using approved fireworks, be sale or possession of fireworks at this installation is vention-office@mail.mil.
cognizant of the surroundings. strictly prohibited, except as an authorized display.
The National Fire Protection Association report- The State Fire Marshal has produced a safety
ed that in 2011, fires started by fireworks caused an brochure, Celebrate Safely! which provides com-
estimated $32 million in direct property damage. mon sense tips on the safe and responsible use of
From 2007 to 2011, the largest numbers of outdoor state-approved fireworks. It is available at most lo-
fires associated with fireworks involved grass fires cations where TNT Fireworks are being sold and is
(6,800 per year), brush fires (4,500), dumpster fires also viewable at http://www.az-fireworks.com/Fire-
(1,700), natural or vegetation fires (1,300) and other SafetyBrochureAZ.pdf.
outside trash, rubbish or waste fires (1,200).
Fire safety experts say the safest way to enjoy
On Dec. 1, 2010, a limited variety of “permis- fireworks is to attend a public display put on by pro-
sible” consumer fireworks, now more commonly fessionals. Stay at least 500 feet away from the area
being referred to as “state-approved fireworks,” be- where fireworks are lit.
came legal for sale in Arizona for the first time since
the 1940s ban prohibiting any consumer fireworks Those lighting fireworks at home should follow
use. these safety steps.
Arizona’s law, HB 2246, allows only a limited va- Never give fireworks to small children, and al-
riety of consumer fireworks which are basically non- ways follow package instructions.
aerial and novelty items. It specifically excludes use
of items such as bottle rockets, skyrockets, missile- Keep a supply of water close by as a precaution.
type rockets, helicopters, torpedoes, Roman can- Use fireworks only in approved locations.
dles, firecrackers, aerial shells and mortars. Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from
Additionally, the law allows cities and towns to
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