- Purchase your fireworks from a
reliable source.
- Always read and follow the label directions.
- Fireworks should only be handled by responsible adults - never
allow children to handle or light them.
- Use outdoors only. Choose an open area for the display that is
free of trees, power lines, buildings, cars or any other
obstructions.
- Always have water handy (a garden hose or bucket).
- Never experiment or make your own fireworks.
- Store them away from children. Many serious accidents, some
involving property loss and fatalities, have occurred when
unsupervised children have found stored fireworks and lit them. All
fireworks, including sparklers, should be kept in a cool, dry,
secure location to which young children do not have access both
before and after the display.
- Designate one adult to be in charge. They should light only one
firework at a time. Wear eye protection, gloves and non-flammable
clothing during the show.
- Never re-light a "dud" firework (wait 30 minutes then
soak it in a bucket of water).
- Dispose of fireworks properly by soaking them in water overnight
and then disposing of them in your trashcan.
- Never throw or point fireworks at other people.
- Fireworks are best transported in the trunk or luggage
compartment of your vehicle. There must be no smoking in or about
the vehicle while fireworks are being loaded, transported or
unloaded. Avoid damage by other articles in the trunk as this could
affect the performance of the fireworks. When you have arrived at
your destination, the fireworks should be moved to a suitable
storage location. Never carry fireworks in your pocket.
- City of Pickering By-law 5495/99 prohibits the ignition,
discharge or set-off of any firecrackers, rockets or other fireworks
in any City park.
Contact the Pickering Fire Services
at 905.839.9968, or, email
fire@cityofpickering.com for more
information about fireworks or fire safety.
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